Beach

Rincon Point

California

About

Rincon Point is a public ocean beach on the California coast, about 0.1 miles from the town of Rincon. Restrooms are available, and there is no fee to visit. The beach sees mild weather year-round. Typical averages from the Santa Barbara weather station, 12.2 miles away, run from highs of about 66 to 68°F with lows in the upper 40s from December through March, the wettest stretch of the year at six or seven wet days a month. Spring warms gradually, with highs in the low 70s by April and May and rain becoming infrequent. July through September are the warmest and driest months, with highs of 76 to 78°F, lows around 60°F, and almost no wet days. October stays warm at around 76°F before temperatures ease in November. Snow is not part of the picture in any month. Several trails lie within a short drive for anyone who wants to combine a beach visit with a hike. The Rhodes-Fleming Coastal Trail is closest at 1.4 miles away, and the Franklin Trail is 3.4 miles off. The Toro Ridge Trail and Toro Canyon Trail are both a little over 6 miles away. Climbers can find Romero Canyon Bouldering at 8.7 miles.

Beach Details

Lifeguards

None

Parking

Available

Fee

Free

Restrooms

Yes

As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.

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Location

Rincon Point

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 66–78°F and lows of 46–60°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Santa Barbara, CA weather station, 12 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.

  1. Jan67° high47° low
  2. Feb67° high47° low
  3. Mar68° high49° low
  4. Apr71° high51° low
  5. May72° high54° low
  6. Jun73° high57° low
  7. Jul76° high60° low
  8. Aug78° high60° low
  9. Sep78° high60° low
  10. Oct76° high56° low
  11. Nov71° high50° low
  12. Dec66° high46° low

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020

Where it is

Nearest town
Carpinteria, California · 1.6 mi

Source: USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)

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