Beach Guide

Where to Park

Rincon Point · lots & garages

Arrive early
lots fill fast

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2 lots · 100 spaces. Scrub the time slider for the crowd estimate.

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Rincon Point County Parking

~6 open

60 spaces · Free-$10 (peak) · Point lot · 1 min

Bates Road Overflow Lot

~19 open

40 spaces · Free · Overflow · 3 min

On-street parking

20 metered spaces · Free (limited) · Hwy 101 access road -- fills fast on swell days. Pay by plate or ParkMobile.

Local moves

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The Rincon parking area off Hwy 101 is free and managed by the county.

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The main lot fills by 7 AM during big winter swells -- non-surfers should come midday.

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A second parking area is just north at Bates Road -- 10-minute walk to the point.

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There are no facilities at Rincon Point itself -- bring everything you need.

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The county check station sometimes collects a $5-10 fee during peak surf season.

City parking info (805) 585-1850

happy hunting

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