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Portuguese Bend Beach is located on the Pacific ocean and it is in the 331th place out of 385 beaches in the California region 607 km away from its center, the city of Sacramento. It is one of the beaches of Portuguese Bend settlement, just 1 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, surrounded by the cliffs.
It is a long lasting coastline with turquoise water and light sand & pebble cover, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, partygoers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.
Portuguese Bend Beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, sun umbrellas, beach restaurant, changing rooms, showers, toilets. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located at some distance, within 300 meters.
3 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is White Point Beach, which has a rating of 7.1.
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Portuguese Bend Beach (California) is located outside the Portuguese Bend settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.
The beach stretches on the sunny coast and the easiest way to get to the beach is by car or bike. If you don't have this option, then the second best solution is to use the taxi, which can drive you directly to the beach. The only problem, if your stay is far away it can be quite expensive. There is also a possibility of use of public transport, but in this case you need to check the correct route to the Portuguese Bend Beach with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance., but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.
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Transport
- TOA• 7.7km
- Aviation/LAX Station• 21.5km
- Swinford St. / Cruis...• 7.5km
Localities
- Portuguese Bend• 1km
- Sacramento• 607km
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What is the water and sand quality of the Portuguese Bend Beach?
Portuguese Bend Beach has a light sand and pebble cover. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance to the water is a mixture of sand and pebbles, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes.
What are the key activities at Portuguese Bend Beach?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are umbrellas on the beach, which are provided free of charge, but there are no sunbeds and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
Is the Portuguese Bend Beach good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The area has the high prevalence of sharks so all swimmers should be very careful. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.
The waves in the Portuguese Bend Beach are usually strong.
There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Portuguese Bend Beach for swimming is positive.
Is the Portuguese Bend Beach good for families?
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with sand mixed with pebbles and the entrance to the water is very smooth.
Is the Portuguese Bend Beach secluded and good for relaxing?
The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.
The following features add extra points:
- Mountains/hills in the vicinity
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Portuguese Bend Beach?
The bar is located right on the Portuguese Bend Beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Portuguese Bend Beach?
There are 82 places to stay in the Portuguese Bend Beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Portuguese Bend Beach include:
- Best Western Los Angeles Worldport Hotel
- Motel 6 San Pedro, CA Port of Los Angeles
- Travelodge by Wyndham Harbor City
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Portuguese Bend Beach from parking?
The Portuguese Bend Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. It's not very close, about 300 meters.
What is the best time of the year to visit Portuguese Bend Beach?
The month with the highest temperature in Portuguese Bend Beach is September. Its average value reaches 25°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 22°C. The coldest month is March with air temperature 17°C and water 15°C. See more details in weather section.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Portuguese Bend Beach (California) is suitable for all lovers of sunbathing on the beach, because here there are basic facilities - sun loungers with umbrellas. And this fits perfectly into the concept of a comfortable holiday. There is only one possible problem, if for some reason you do not get a sunbed, then you will not have more opportunity to hide in the shade during the sunniest day time, since there is no natural shade on the beach. But can this be a stop for sunbathers? If you want to get to know more about the beach, we advise you to study the photos above.
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