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Trestles

World-famous surf breaks (Upper and Lower Trestles) in San Onofre State Beach, reached only on foot.

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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

Not accessible by vehicle. A long walk on a nature trail from either the north or south end, passing under the Trestles bridge.

Verified · California State Parks · checked Oct 3, 2026

Tide & surf

Unknown – check locally

Hours

Bluffs and trails 6 a.m. to sunset.

Verified · California State Parks · checked Oct 3, 2026

Dogs

No dogs on the beach.

Verified · California State Parks · checked Oct 3, 2026

Restrooms

No

Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission

Showers

Unknown – check locally

Accessibility

No disabled access listed.

Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission

Lifeguards

Unknown – check locally

Rules

Unknown – check locally

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

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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.