Houda Point Access
About
Houda Point Access is a public ocean beach on the California coast, about 1.5 miles from the town of Westhaven-Moonstone. There is no fee to visit, and dogs are allowed, making it a simple stop for a walk on the sand with a four-legged companion. Late summer into early fall is the most settled time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show August and September highs around 65°F with only six to nine wet days a month, while winter brings highs in the mid-50s and rain on roughly 17 to 19 days a month. Moonstone Beach, a climbing area, sits just 0.7 miles away, and the Backdunes Trail is about 1.5 miles off. A little farther afield, the Hammond Trail lies roughly 5.5 miles away and the Mad River Bluffs Trail about 6.5 miles away.
Beach Details
Lifeguards
None
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
Houda Point Access
California
Data: California Coastal Commission, YourCoast public access data. Source metadata
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: May–Oct. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 60–65°F and lows of 45–51°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Arcata Eureka Ap, CA weather station, 4 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan56° high41° low
- Feb57° high41° low
- Mar57° high41° low
- Apr58° high43° low
- May60° high46° low
- Jun62° high49° low
- Jul63° high51° low
- Aug65° high51° low
- Sep65° high49° low
- Oct63° high45° low
- Nov59° high42° low
- Dec56° high40° low
Nearby
- Moonstone BeachRock climbing0.7 mi
- Backdunes TrailHiking1.5 mi
- Hammond TrailHiking5.5 mi
- Hiller Loop TrailHiking6.2 mi
- Mad River Bluffs TrailHiking6.5 mi
- Wedding RockRock climbing7.3 mi
- Mussel BeachRock climbing7.3 mi
- Pacific Ocean CliffRock climbing7.3 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
