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Shelter Cove

California

About

Shelter Cove is a public ocean beach on the California coast, about a mile from the town of Shelter Cove. It has restrooms and accessible access, and there is no fee to visit. Late summer into early fall is the mildest time to go. Typical September averages from a nearby weather station reach a high of about 70°F with lows around 54°F, while winter highs sit in the high 50s. Several trails start within a few miles, including Hidden Valley Trail and Ocean View Trail, each a little over 2 miles away. For an overnight stay, Nadelos Campground and Wailaki Campground are both just over 3 miles off.

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

Shelter Cove

California

Data: California Coastal Commission, YourCoast public access data. Source metadata

Facts about this place

When to go

Best time to go: Mar–Nov. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 61–70°F and lows of 47–54°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Shelter Cove Aviation, CA weather station, 0.7 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan58° high47° low
  2. Feb59° high47° low
  3. Mar61° high47° low
  4. Apr62° high47° low
  5. May65° high49° low
  6. Jun68° high52° low
  7. Jul68° high53° low
  8. Aug68° high54° low
  9. Sep70° high54° low
  10. Oct68° high52° low
  11. Nov62° high49° low
  12. Dec59° high47° low

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

Where it is

Nearest town
Shelter Cove, California · 1.1 mi

Source: USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

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

Best time to visit Shelter Cove

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

    58° / 47°

  2. Feb

    59° / 47°

  3. Mar

    61° / 47°

  4. Apr

    62° / 47°

  5. May

    65° / 49°

  6. Jun

    68° / 52°

  7. Jul

    68° / 53°

  8. Aug

    68° / 54°

  9. Sep

    70° / 54°

  10. Oct

    68° / 52°

  11. Nov

    62° / 49°

  12. Dec

    59° / 47°

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Shelter Cove Aviation, CA, 0.7 mi away at 246 ft. We don't have this place's elevation, so higher spots nearby can run cooler. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.