Sherwood Drive Access Point (Wedgewood St)
About
Sherwood Drive Access Point (Wedgewood St) is a public ocean beach on the California coast, about 0.8 miles from Cambria. Access is free, with no fee to visit. Late summer into early fall is the warmest, driest stretch. Typical averages from the Hearst Castle weather station, about 10 miles away, put September highs near 78°F with lows around 60°F and almost no wet days, while winter months average about eight wet days with highs near 60°F. Two short hikes sit close by: Strawberry Canyon is about a mile away and Santa Rosa Creek Trail - East about 1.2 miles. Farther afield, Cinnabar Rock Trail is roughly 5 miles out, and mountain bikers can find One Shot: Brandon Semenuk's unReal Segment about 6 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
Sherwood Drive Access Point (Wedgewood St)
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, 10 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.
- Jan60° high47° low
- Feb60° high45° low
- Mar62° high47° low
- Apr65° high47° low
- May69° high52° low
- Jun73° high55° low
- Jul75° high57° low
- Aug77° high58° low
- Sep78° high60° low
- Oct74° high56° low
- Nov66° high50° low
- Dec59° high46° low
Nearby
- Strawberry CanyonHiking1.1 mi
- Santa Rosa Creek Trail - EastHiking1.2 mi
- Cinnabar Rock TrailHiking5.3 mi
- One Shot: Brandon Semenuk's unReal SegmentMountain biking6.1 mi
- Rocky Butte Truck TrailHiking8 mi
- Town Creek Truck TrailHiking9 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
