Emma Wood State Beach
A cobble-and-sand state beach at the mouth of the Ventura River, popular with surfers. Parts are closed for construction.
Know before you go
- Parking
Parking available (Coastal Commission listing).
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Fees
$10 vehicle day-use fee.
Verified · California State Parks · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Paying
Unknown – check locally
- Getting down
North Beach day use and campground are closed for construction (closure began Aug 25, 2025). Check the park page before you go.
Verified · California State Parks · checked Oct 3, 2026
State Parks lists phased construction into 2026 and traffic control through Dec 2027.
- Tide & surf
Unknown – check locally
- Hours
7 a.m. to sunset.
Verified · California State Parks · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Dogs
Dogs allowed in the campground and day-use area, not on the beach.
Verified · California State Parks · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Restrooms
Yes
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Showers
Yes
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Accessibility
No 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
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.