North Point Natural Area
About
North Point Natural Area is a public ocean beach on the California coast, about 2.5 miles from the town of Cayucos. There is no fee to visit. Weather here stays mild all year, and late summer into fall is the most comfortable stretch. In September and October, typical highs reach about 72°F with lows in the mid-50s and few wet days, based on averages from a nearby weather station in Morro Bay. Close by, Morro Bay Harbor and Breakwater Boulder offer climbing within about 3 miles, and Morro Bay State Park Campground is about 3 miles away for overnight stays. Black Hill Trail, about 4 miles off, adds a hiking option.
Beach Details
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
North Point Natural Area
California
Data: California Coastal Commission, YourCoast public access data. Source metadata
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Year-round. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 65–72°F and lows of 46–57°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Morro Bay Fire Dept, CA weather station, 3.1 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.
- Jan65° high46° low
- Feb65° high48° low
- Mar66° high49° low
- Apr67° high49° low
- May67° high52° low
- Jun66° high54° low
- Jul67° high56° low
- Aug70° high57° low
- Sep72° high56° low
- Oct72° high54° low
- Nov69° high50° low
- Dec65° high46° low
Nearby
- Morro Bay HarborRock climbing2.4 mi
- Breakwater BoulderRock climbing2.7 mi
- Morro Bay State Park CampgroundCamping3 mi
- Black Hill TrailHiking4 mi
- Powerline TrailHiking4 mi
- Fleming LoopHiking4 mi
- Rock LandRock climbing4.8 mi
- Cerro AltoCamping7.4 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
