Path to Beach (Sandholdt Rd.)
About
Path to Beach (Sandholdt Rd.) is a public ocean beach path in California, about 0.1 mile from the town of Moss Landing. It is free to use, with no fee charged. Late summer into early fall is the most settled time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Watsonville show September and October highs around 74°F with rain on only a day or a few days a month. The wettest stretch runs from December through February, with about 10 to 11 wet days a month and highs in the low 60s. To make a longer outing of it, the South Marsh Loop Trail and the Five Fingers Loop Trail are both about 3 miles away. The Salinas NWR Trail is a little under 5 miles off, and South Camp offers camping about 6 miles away.
Beach Details
Lifeguards
None
Parking
None at the access
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
Path to Beach (Sandholdt Rd.)
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 62–74°F and lows of 39–55°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Watsonville Wtr Wks, CA weather station, 8.8 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.
- Jan62° high40° low
- Feb63° high42° low
- Mar65° high43° low
- Apr68° high45° low
- May69° high49° low
- Jun71° high52° low
- Jul71° high54° low
- Aug72° high55° low
- Sep74° high53° low
- Oct74° high49° low
- Nov68° high43° low
- Dec62° high39° low
Nearby
- South Marsh Loop TrailHiking3 mi
- Five Fingers Loop TrailHiking3.1 mi
- Murphy TrailHiking3.1 mi
- Long Valley Loop TrailHiking3.2 mi
- Salinas NWR TrailHiking4.8 mi
- South CampCamping5.9 mi
- Pajaro RiverCanoeing6.5 mi
- Wetland Connector TrailHiking6.8 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
