Share your experience with other travelers
24
ACCOMMODATIONS
FOUND NEARBY
from
$
35
El Sueno
Hope Ranch Beach
Good for Relax
About
Hope Ranch Beach is located on the Pacific ocean and it is in the 364th place out of 385 beaches in the California region 487.4 km away from its center, the city of Sacramento. It is one of the beaches of Hope Ranch settlement, just 1.1 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 bright sand, 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 etc. It is not crowded place during the season.
Hope Ranch Beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, 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. There are also some surf spots.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
2 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Arroyo Burro Beach, which has a rating of 8.
Weather
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
January
March
April
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
January
March
April
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
January
March
April
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
January
March
April
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
January
March
April
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
January
March
April
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
January
March
April
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
January
March
April
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
January
March
April
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
January
March
April
Historical
Loading...
+25
oC
+16
oC
Air temperature
4.1
M/S
Wind
+17
oC
Water temperature
1.3
M
Wave height
Key features
Beach overall scores
Hope Ranch Beach (California) is located outside the Hope Ranch 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 Hope Ranch 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.
User reviews
"I spent my childhood at this beach and would surf there every day during the summer when the waves were good. Typically, there was a 1-2 foot swell, but on days with offshore winds, you could catch a decent 3-5 foot break. When it was flat, we would swim or paddle out to the floating pier a couple of hundred yards offshore. Sometimes, I would even ride my horse to the beach ..."
Azurine
"In California, private beaches are subject to a unique system. The beach is considered public up to the mean high tide line, which means during low tide, there is plenty of beach to enjoy and even set up your belongings within the high tide line. However, during high tide, the amount of available sand is limited. It is possible to access private beaches by walking, swimming,..."
Mark Thompson
User reviews
"I spent my childhood at this beach and would surf there every day during the summer when the waves were good. Typically, there was a 1-2 foot swell, but on days with offshore winds, you could catch a decent 3-5 foot break. When it was flat, we would swim or paddle out to the floating pier a couple of hundred yards offshore. Sometimes, I would even ride my horse to the beach ..."
Azurine
"In California, private beaches are subject to a unique system. The beach is considered public up to the mean high tide line, which means during low tide, there is plenty of beach to enjoy and even set up your belongings within the high tide line. However, during high tide, the amount of available sand is limited. It is possible to access private beaches by walking, swimming,..."
Mark Thompson
Stays nearby
12 accomodations nearby
All by distance
All by rating
In walking distance
Closest to nearby town center
Nearest hotels
Nearest houses and apartments
Booking.com
4km
from the beach
Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast
Located at nearest locality
Hope Ranch
•
3.4km from center
Booking.com
Booking.com
Booking.com
Booking.com
Booking.com
Booking.com
Booking.com
Booking.com
Booking.com
Booking.com
Booking.com
View all nearest stays
General features
Cover and water
Activities
Audience
Natural features
Improve beach data!
Found a discrepancy?
Make your contribution by updating the data.
Nearest Beaches
Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.4 (Good)
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Las Positas Meadows 2.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
Isla Vista 2.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water, Sand bottom
Santa Barbara 2.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
Santa Barbara 1.7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Santa Barbara 3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
Sandyland Cove 0.5 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
Gaviota 13.3 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Solimar 1.7 km
What to do in Hope Ranch Beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?
For those who wish to engage in something more extreme than a lazy holiday on the beach, it is worth noting that Hope Ranch Beach is excellent for surfing. This kind of activity is suitable for beginners and for professionals. The waves in this region you can see in the photos above or study the reviews by our users. And by the way, on the beach you can take surfing coaches!
Beach surroundings
Travelers reviews
Contribute
This beach has no reviews yet. Be the first one!
See more
Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Hope Ranch Beach?
The coastline of Hope Ranch Beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.
What are the key activities at Hope Ranch Beach?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Hope Ranch Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The Hope Ranch Beach is also suitable for the following water activities:
- Surfing
Is the Hope Ranch 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 Hope Ranch Beach are usually strong.
So the overall recommendation of the Hope Ranch Beach for swimming is positive.
Is the Hope Ranch 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 and the entrance to the water is very smooth.
Is the Hope Ranch 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 Hope Ranch Beach?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Hope Ranch Beach.
There are 1 restaurants nearby.Boathouse at Hendry's Beach is the closest place located 3200 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Hope Ranch Beach?
There are 152 places to stay in the Hope Ranch Beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Hope Ranch Beach include:
- Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
- Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown
- Residence Inn Santa Barbara Goleta
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Hope Ranch Beach from parking?
The Hope Ranch Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.
Are there any attractions nearby Hope Ranch Beach?
There are 1 attractions near Hope Ranch Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Douglas Family Preserve located in 3.6 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Hope Ranch Beach?
The month with the highest temperature in Hope Ranch Beach is August. Its average value reaches 29°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 21°C. The coldest month is March with air temperature 16°C and water 14°C. See more details in weather section.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Hope Ranch Beach (California) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Hope Ranch Beach (California) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.
California, check other popular beaches
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water, Sand bottom
Las Flores 0.6 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Kailua 3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Pewaukee 0.4 km
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Honolulu 4.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Cannon Beach 1.9 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water
Beach Park 0.7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Southampton 1.6 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access
Hamakuapoko 2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright shell sand, Turquoise water
Palm Valley 3.5 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Secluded relax
Islesford 4.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Miami Beach 1.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand
Kanahena 1.9 km
