Eolian Dunes Preserve
About
Eolian Dunes Preserve is a public ocean beach in California, about 0.3 miles from Sand City. There is no fee to visit, and dogs are allowed. Late summer into early fall is the most comfortable time to go. At a nearby weather station, typical average highs reach about 67 to 68 degrees in August and September, and those months average only a couple of wet days each. Winter is cooler and wetter, with highs in the upper 50s and around 10 or 11 wet days a month. Hikers can pair a beach visit with Library Statue Trail, about 2 miles away, or head a little farther to Pine Trail, Lower Ridge Trail or Earl Moser Trail, all within about 4 miles.
Beach Details
Dogs
Allowed
Parking
Available
Fee
Free
Restrooms
None
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Eolian Dunes Preserve
California
Data: California Coastal Commission, YourCoast public access data. Source metadata
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Mar–Nov. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 61–68°F and lows of 46–55°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Monterey Wfo, CA weather station, 1.8 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.
- Jan59° high43° low
- Feb59° high44° low
- Mar61° high46° low
- Apr61° high47° low
- May63° high50° low
- Jun65° high52° low
- Jul66° high54° low
- Aug67° high55° low
- Sep68° high54° low
- Oct67° high51° low
- Nov63° high46° low
- Dec58° high43° low
Nearby
- Library Statue TrailHiking2.1 mi
- Pine TrailHiking3.7 mi
- Lower Ridge TrailHiking3.8 mi
- Earl Moser TrailHiking3.8 mi
- Sage TrailHiking3.9 mi
- Madrone TrailHiking3.9 mi
- Coffeeberry TrailHiking4 mi
- Iris TrailHiking4 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
