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Lawson's Landing

California

About

Lawson's Landing is a public beach on the California coast, about a mile from the town of Dillon Beach. The beach has restrooms, a fee is charged, and dogs are allowed. Late summer into early fall is the mildest stretch. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show September highs around 66°F with only about four wet days, while winter months bring highs in the mid-50s and roughly 11 wet days. About 3 miles away, McClures Beach Trail and Tomales Point Trail offer hiking, and Tomales Beach Trail sits a little farther out. Paddlers can head to Estero de San Antonio, about 5 miles off.

Beach Details

Lifeguards

None

Dogs

Allowed

Parking

Available

Fee

Fee charged

Restrooms

Yes

As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.

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Location

Lawson's Landing

California

Data: California Coastal Commission, YourCoast public access data. Source metadata

Facts about this place

When to go

Best time to go: Jun–Oct. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 61–66°F and lows of 49–52°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Bodega 6 Wsw, CA weather station, 8.4 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan56° high45° low
  2. Feb56° high45° low
  3. Mar57° high46° low
  4. Apr57° high46° low
  5. May58° high48° low
  6. Jun61° high49° low
  7. Jul62° high51° low
  8. Aug63° high52° low
  9. Sep66° high51° low
  10. Oct62° high49° low
  11. Nov59° high47° low
  12. Dec55° high44° low

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020

Where it is

Nearest town
Dillon Beach, California · 1.1 mi

Source: USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)