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Gamboa Point Beach

Good for Relax

7.3

/ 10 Good

#211 out of 385
in California

About

Gamboa Point Beach is located on the Pacific ocean and it is in the 211th place out of 385 beaches in the California region 280.5 km away from its center, the city of Sacramento. It is one of the beaches of Lucia settlement, just 5.2 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place with very picturesque views, among the mountains, surrounded by the cliffs.

It is a spacious bay with crystal turquoise water and gray sand, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is almost deserted place even during the high season.

Gamboa Point Beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .

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.

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Historical

+15 ^oC +11 ^oC

Air temperature

5.3 M/S

Wind

+13 ^oC

Water temperature

1.7 M

Wave height

Lucia, California,

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Gamboa Point Beach (California) is located outside the Lucia 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 Gamboa Point 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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"The beach offers more than just breathtaking scenery; it provides an opportunity to mingle with interesting individuals. Take a moment to introduce yourself and strike up a conversation."

Thankfulness Draws Fortune - Max

"This is an incredible location with breathtaking views that are definitely worth experiencing at least once in your lifetime."

Lia Kessler

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Photo of Gamboa Point Beach with turquoise pure water surface

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"The beach offers more than just breathtaking scenery; it provides an opportunity to mingle with interesting individuals. Take a moment to introduce yourself and strike up a conversation."

Thankfulness Draws Fortune - Max

"This is an incredible location with breathtaking views that are definitely worth experiencing at least once in your lifetime."

Lia Kessler

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General features

ownership
- Public free entry
- Virgin beach with no amenities
occupancy
- Deserted even in high season
sharks
- High prevalence of sharks
location
- In a natural environment, there are no roads or buildings within the beach
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Cover and water

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swimming details
- Depth increase - moderate
- No waves protection - strong waves
water
- Crystall water, high transparency
- Turqoise blue

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- Relaxation connoisseurs

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Beach surroundings

Attractions Transport Localities

Attractions

Gamboa Point• 9 min walk

Transport

HGT• 32.5km
Carmel Bus Stop• 60.9km
Salinas• 69.5km

Localities

Lucia• 5.2km
Sacramento• 280.5km

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What is the water and sand quality of the Gamboa Point Beach?

The coastline of Gamboa Point Beach is covered with gray sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Gamboa Point Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Gamboa Point Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Gamboa Point Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The area has the high prevalence of sharks so all swimmers should be very careful.

The waves in the Gamboa Point Beach are usually strong.

Is the Gamboa Point Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Gamboa Point Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The beach is located in a natural area. In the high season, there are still almost no visitors, which makes this place ideal for a secluded holiday.

The following features add extra points:

Picturesque views of the sea and the surrounding nature
Mountains/hills in the vicinity

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Gamboa Point Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Gamboa Point Beach.

How far is the Gamboa Point Beach from parking?

The Gamboa Point 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.

Are there any attractions nearby Gamboa Point Beach?

There are 1 attractions near Gamboa Point Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Gamboa Point located in 0.6 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Gamboa Point Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Gamboa Point Beach is September. Its average value reaches 19°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 16°C. The coldest month is February with air temperature 13°C and water 13°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Gamboa Point 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.Gamboa Point 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.