McGrath State Beach
A state beach and campground at the Santa Clara River mouth. Currently closed.
Know before you go
- Parking
Parking available (Coastal Commission listing).
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Fees
Fee listed (usually for parking).
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Getting down
Park status: CLOSED.
Verified · California State Parks · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Dogs
Listed as dog-friendly. Check posted leash rules.
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Restrooms
Yes
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Showers
Yes
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Accessibility
Disabled access listed.
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Lifeguards
Lifeguard service listed. Staffing varies by season.
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
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.