Oak Knoll Creek Beach
About
Oak Knoll Creek Beach is a public ocean beach on the California coast, about 5 miles from San Simeon. There is no fee to visit, which makes it an easy stop for anyone traveling this stretch of shoreline. Late summer into early fall brings the warmest, driest stretch, with typical averages from a nearby weather station at Hearst Castle showing September highs near 78°F, lows around 60°F, and almost no wet days. Winter is cooler and wetter, with highs around 60°F and roughly eight wet days a month from December through March. Arroyo de la Cruz, a canoeing spot about 4 miles away, is the closest neighbor. Hikers can head to Santa Rosa Creek Trail - East, the Williams Ranch Southern Usetrail, or the Bald Top Usetrail, each roughly 10 miles off.
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
Oak Knoll Creek Beach
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, 3.7 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
- Arroyo de la CruzCanoeing4 mi
- Santa Rosa Creek Trail - EastHiking9.8 mi
- Williams Ranch Southern UsetrailHiking10 mi
- Bald Top UsetrailHiking10 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
