2 lots · 100 spaces. Scrub the time slider for the crowd estimate.
On-street parking
20 metered spaces · Free (limited) · Hwy 101 access road -- fills fast on swell days. Pay by plate or ParkMobile.
Local moves
The Rincon parking area off Hwy 101 is free and managed by the county.
The main lot fills by 7 AM during big winter swells -- non-surfers should come midday.
A second parking area is just north at Bates Road -- 10-minute walk to the point.
There are no facilities at Rincon Point itself -- bring everything you need.
The county check station sometimes collects a $5-10 fee during peak surf season.
happy hunting
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Main parking at Rincon Point: Rincon Point County Parking (Free-$10 (peak)) and Bates Road Overflow Lot (Free), plus street parking at Free (limited). Check today’s water, surf and UV on the conditions page.