2 lots · 75 spaces. Scrub the time slider for the crowd estimate.
On-street parking
0 metered spaces · N/A · No legal street parking on PCH at El Matador -- lot only. Pay by plate or ParkMobile.
Local moves
El Matador has a small state beach lot -- arrive before 8 AM on weekends or expect to circle.
Overflow parking spills onto PCH shoulders -- illegal and ticketed, so don't risk it.
La Piedra and El Pescador (nearby state beaches) have their own small lots -- check all three if El Matador is full.
Low tide is the best time to visit -- check tide tables and aim for 1-2 hours before low.
The $8-12 state beach fee is cash only -- bring exact change.
happy hunting
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