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San Onofre Surf Beach

Also known as Old Man's

The classic longboard beach ("Old Man's") in San Onofre State Beach, with a beachside parking road.

Directions Official page

Know before you go

Parking

Parking available (Coastal Commission listing).

Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission

Fees

$15 regular; $20 holiday.

Verified · California State Parks · checked Oct 3, 2026

Paying

Unknown – check locally

Getting down

Path to the beach. Off Basilone Rd., part of San Onofre State Beach.

Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission

Tide & surf

Unknown – check locally

Hours

Apr 15 to Sept 30: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Oct 1 to Apr 14: 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Verified · California State Parks · checked Oct 3, 2026

Dogs

No dogs on the beach.

Verified · California State Parks · checked Oct 3, 2026

Restrooms

Yes

Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission

Showers

Outdoor showers.

Verified · California State Parks · checked Oct 3, 2026

Accessibility

Disabled access listed.

Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission

Lifeguards

Lifeguard service listed. Staffing varies by season.

Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission

Rules

Unknown – check locally

Information only, not safety advice. Conditions change. Always follow lifeguards and posted signs.

Tides & daylight · next 3 days

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Information only, not safety advice. Conditions change, so always follow lifeguards and posted signs. Data: official city, county, State Parks and National Park Service pages, the California Coastal Commission, NOAA and the National Weather Service · Facts checked Oct 3, 2026 · Map © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.