Rincon Point
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.
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.
- Jan67° high47° low
- Feb67° high47° low
- Mar68° high49° low
- Apr71° high51° low
- May72° high54° low
- Jun73° high57° low
- Jul76° high60° low
- Aug78° high60° low
- Sep78° high60° low
- Oct76° high56° low
- Nov71° high50° low
- Dec66° high46° low
Nearby
- Rhodes-Fleming Coastal TrailHiking1.4 mi
- Franklin TrailHiking3.4 mi
- FranklinHiking5.2 mi
- Gazebo trailHiking6.2 mi
- Toro Ridge TrailHiking6.3 mi
- Lower Toro Canyon Ridge TrailHiking6.3 mi
- Toro Canyon TrailHiking6.7 mi
- Romero Canyon BoulderingRock climbing8.7 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)