Jefferson Way
About
Jefferson Way is a public ocean beach on the California coast, about 1.8 miles from the town of Caspar. There is no fee to visit, and dogs are allowed. Summer into early fall is the most comfortable and driest stretch. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July through September highs around 65°F, with only two to four wet days a month. Winters are cooler and much wetter, with highs near 52°F and 16 to 17 wet days in December and January. The beach pairs easily with a hike. The Ecological Staircase Trail is just 0.6 miles away and the Belinda Point Trail is 0.8 miles off. The Caspar Uplands Trail and the Pygmy Forest Reserve Trail sit about 2 miles out.
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
Jefferson Way
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 45–50°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Ft Bragg 5 N, CA weather station, 9.1 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.
- Jan52° high40° low
- Feb54° high41° low
- Mar55° high41° low
- Apr57° high42° low
- May60° high45° low
- Jun63° high47° low
- Jul65° high49° low
- Aug65° high50° low
- Sep65° high49° low
- Oct62° high46° low
- Nov56° high43° low
- Dec52° high40° low
Nearby
- Ecological Staircase TrailHiking0.6 mi
- Belinda Point TrailHiking0.8 mi
- Caspar Uplands TrailHiking1.8 mi
- Jugs TrailHiking2.1 mi
- Pygmy Forest Reserve TrailHiking2.1 mi
- Cypress TrailHiking2.8 mi
- Jim's TrailHiking3.6 mi
- South Fork Noyo RiverCanoeing7.5 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
