Stairway at Shelter Cove Lodge
About
Stairway at Shelter Cove Lodge is a public ocean beach in California, about 0.8 miles from Pismo Beach. Facilities include restrooms, and the beach offers accessible access. There is no fee to visit. The weather here stays mild all year, but late summer into fall is the most comfortable stretch. Typical averages from a nearby station in Pismo Beach show highs around 71 to 73°F from August through October with only a few wet days a month. Winter runs cooler and wetter, with highs near 65°F. The Discovery & Spring to Spring Trails start just 0.2 miles away, and the Spring to Spring Trail, Panhandle Trail and Vamonos Canyon are all within about half a mile.
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.
Location
Stairway at Shelter Cove Lodge
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 65–73°F and lows of 44–55°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Pismo Beach, CA weather station, 1.5 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.
- Jan65° high44° low
- Feb65° high44° low
- Mar68° high46° low
- Apr70° high48° low
- May72° high49° low
- Jun70° high51° low
- Jul70° high54° low
- Aug71° high55° low
- Sep72° high54° low
- Oct73° high53° low
- Nov69° high46° low
- Dec65° high44° low
Nearby
- Discovery & Spring to Spring TrailsHiking0.2 mi
- Spring to Spring TrailHiking0.3 mi
- Panhandle TrailHiking0.4 mi
- Vamonos CanyonHiking0.4 mi
- Grime Dog WallRock climbing0.9 mi
- Cerro San Luis ObispoRock climbing9.2 mi
- Toprope BoulderRock climbing9.3 mi
- SummitRock climbing9.3 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
