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Santa Rosa Creek Access

California

About

Santa Rosa Creek Access is a public beach in California, about 2 miles from the town of Cambria. It's a simple stop with restrooms and accessible access, and there is no fee to use it. Summer and early fall are the driest and warmest stretch. Typical averages from the nearby Hearst Castle weather station show highs around 75 to 78°F from July through September, with almost no wet days. Winter brings highs near 60°F and about eight wet days a month. For more time outdoors, the Santa Rosa Creek Trail - East starts about 1.5 miles away, and Strawberry Canyon is about 2.5 miles off. Farther afield, the Cinnabar Rock Trail lies about 5.6 miles away, and the Rocky Butte Truck Trail is about 7 miles away.

Beach Details

Lifeguards

None

Parking

Available

Fee

Free

Restrooms

Yes

Accessible access

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

Santa Rosa Creek Access

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, 8.5 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.

  1. Jan60° high47° low
  2. Feb60° high45° low
  3. Mar62° high47° low
  4. Apr65° high47° low
  5. May69° high52° low
  6. Jun73° high55° low
  7. Jul75° high57° low
  8. Aug77° high58° low
  9. Sep78° high60° low
  10. Oct74° high56° low
  11. Nov66° high50° low
  12. Dec59° high46° low

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

Where it is

Nearest town
Cambria, California · 1.9 mi

Source: USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

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

Best time to visit Santa Rosa Creek Access

Best months: Year-round. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

  1. Jan

    60° / 47°

    8 wet

  2. Feb

    60° / 45°

    8 wet

  3. Mar

    62° / 47°

    8 wet

  4. Apr

    65° / 47°

    5 wet

  5. May

    69° / 52°

    2 wet

  6. Jun

    73° / 55°

    1 wet

  7. Jul

    75° / 57°

    0 wet

  8. Aug

    77° / 58°

    0 wet

  9. Sep

    78° / 60°

    1 wet

  10. Oct

    74° / 56°

    3 wet

  11. Nov

    66° / 50°

    5 wet

  12. Dec

    59° / 46°

    8 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Hearst Castle, CA, 8.5 mi away at 1,526 ft. We don't have this place's elevation, so higher spots nearby can run cooler. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.