Moonstone Boardwalk
About
Moonstone Boardwalk is a public ocean beach on the California coast, about 2.3 miles from the town of Cambria. Access is accessible, so it suits visitors who want an easier way to reach the shore. Late summer into early fall is the driest and warmest stretch. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Hearst Castle show September highs around 78°F with lows near 60°F, and almost no wet days from July through September. There is no fee to visit, and dogs are allowed, making it an easy stop for a walk with a pet. For more time outdoors, the Santa Rosa Creek Trail - East begins about 1.8 miles away, and Strawberry Canyon is roughly 3 miles off. Hikers looking farther afield can head to the Cinnabar Rock Trail at about 5.7 miles or the Rocky Butte Truck Trail at about 6.7 miles.
Beach Details
Dogs
Allowed
Parking
Available
Fee
Free
Restrooms
None
Accessible access
Yes
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Moonstone Boardwalk
California
Data: California Coastal Commission, YourCoast public access data. Source metadata
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Jan–Nov. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 60–78°F and lows of 45–60°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Hearst Castle, CA weather station, 8.1 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.
- Jan60° high47° low
- Feb60° high45° low
- Mar62° high47° low
- Apr65° high47° low
- May69° high52° low
- Jun73° high55° low
- Jul75° high57° low
- Aug77° high58° low
- Sep78° high60° low
- Oct74° high56° low
- Nov66° high50° low
- Dec59° high46° low
Nearby
- Santa Rosa Creek Trail - EastHiking1.8 mi
- Strawberry CanyonHiking3 mi
- Cinnabar Rock TrailHiking5.7 mi
- Rocky Butte Truck TrailHiking6.7 mi
- One Shot: Brandon Semenuk's unReal SegmentMountain biking7.6 mi
- Town Creek Truck TrailHiking7.8 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
