Santa Clara Estuary Natural Preserve
About
Santa Clara Estuary Natural Preserve is a public beach in California, about 2.6 miles from San Buenaventura (Ventura). There is no fee to visit. Summer and early fall are the warmest and driest stretch. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show highs around 73 to 74°F from July through September, with only one or two wet days a month. Winter stays mild, with highs in the mid-60s. For time on the trail nearby, Barlow Canyon Trail is about 3.8 miles away, and Ventura Botanical Gardens Trail and Jerry Revard Nature Trail are each a little over 4 miles off. Brock Linear Park Path sits about 5.4 miles away.
Beach Details
Lifeguards
None
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
Santa Clara Estuary Natural Preserve
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 65–74°F and lows of 46–61°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Oxnard Ventura Co Ap, CA weather station, 3.7 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan66° high46° low
- Feb65° high48° low
- Mar66° high49° low
- Apr67° high51° low
- May68° high54° low
- Jun70° high58° low
- Jul73° high61° low
- Aug74° high61° low
- Sep74° high60° low
- Oct73° high55° low
- Nov70° high50° low
- Dec66° high47° low
Where it is
- Nearest town
- San Buenaventura (Ventura), California · 2.6 mi
Source: USGS GNIS populated places
Nearby
- Barlow Canyon TrailHiking3.8 mi
- Ventura Botanical Gardens TrailHiking4.2 mi
- Jerry Revard Nature TrailHiking4.3 mi
- Brock Linear Park PathHiking5.4 mi
- 101 TrailHiking5.5 mi
- 105 TrailHiking5.9 mi
- Farr Family TrailHiking5.9 mi
- Price Family TrailHiking6 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
