Mussel Shoals Beach
About
Mussel Shoals Beach is a public ocean beach on the California coast, about 3.9 miles from Carpinteria. There is no fee to visit. Late spring and mid-fall make comfortable times to go. Typical averages from the Ojai weather station, 13.8 miles away at 745 feet, show May highs around 77°F with lows near 46°F, and October highs around 81°F with lows near 45°F. The Rhodes-Fleming Coastal Trail is about 3.7 miles away, and the Franklin Trail is about 5.7 miles away. For paddling, the Ventura River is about 8.2 miles off. The Ocean View Trail sits at a similar distance, about 8.3 miles away.
Beach Details
Lifeguards
None
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
Mussel Shoals Beach
California
Data: California Coastal Commission, YourCoast public access data. Source metadata
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Oct–Jun. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 65–82°F and lows of 33–50°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Ojai, CA weather station, 14 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan66° high34° low
- Feb67° high36° low
- Mar70° high39° low
- Apr74° high41° low
- May77° high46° low
- Jun82° high50° low
- Jul89° high54° low
- Aug91° high53° low
- Sep88° high51° low
- Oct81° high45° low
- Nov73° high37° low
- Dec65° high33° low
Nearby
- Rhodes-Fleming Coastal TrailHiking3.7 mi
- Franklin TrailHiking5.7 mi
- FranklinHiking7.1 mi
- Ventura RiverCanoeing8.2 mi
- Ocean View TrailHiking8.3 mi
- Gazebo trailHiking8.5 mi
- Toro Ridge TrailHiking8.5 mi
- Lower Toro Canyon Ridge TrailHiking8.6 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
