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Notleys Landing
Garrapata Beach
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Garrapata Beach is located on the Pacific ocean and it is in the 45th place out of 385 beaches in the California region 242.5 km away from its center, the city of Sacramento. It is one of the beaches of Notleys Landing settlement, just 2.8 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 coastline with crystal turquoise water and light fine pebble, 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 not crowded place during the season.
Garrapata 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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Garrapata Beach (California) is located outside the Notleys Landing 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 Garrapata 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
"The beach is stunning, but swimming is not recommended due to dangerous conditions. It's more of a place to relax and take in the scenery. Additionally, the beach is easily accessible and there is a stream that flows into the ocean, although it may only be accessible during certain times of the year when the water level is lower."
Gerald's Escapades
"The spot is a hidden gem that can easily be accessed along the Pacific Coast drive."
Jonah P.
User reviews
"The beach is stunning, but swimming is not recommended due to dangerous conditions. It's more of a place to relax and take in the scenery. Additionally, the beach is easily accessible and there is a stream that flows into the ocean, although it may only be accessible during certain times of the year when the water level is lower."
Gerald's Escapades
"The spot is a hidden gem that can easily be accessed along the Pacific Coast drive."
Jonah P.
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Transport
- MRY• 19.4km
- Carmel Bus Stop• 13km
- Salinas• 36.7km
Localities
- Notleys Landing• 2.8km
- Sacramento• 242.5km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Garrapata Beach?
The Garrapata Beach is covered with light small pebbles. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is convenient from small pebbles.
What are the key activities at Garrapata Beach?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Garrapata 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 Garrapata 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 Garrapata Beach are usually strong.
Is the Garrapata 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 small pebbles and the entrance to the water is gentle.
Is the Garrapata 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:
- Picturesque views of the sea and the surrounding nature
- Mountains/hills in the vicinity
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Garrapata Beach?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Garrapata Beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Garrapata Beach?
There are 7 places to stay in the Garrapata Beach area.
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How far is the Garrapata Beach from parking?
The Garrapata 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 Garrapata Beach?
The month with the highest temperature in Garrapata 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?
Garrapata 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.This beach is poorly suitable for sunbathing. First of all Garrapata Beach (California) is completely lacking in comfortable sunbathe facilities. There are no sun loungers and umbrellas, this is usually not a problem for an unsophisticated tourist who can relax on a towel, but in this case the rest can be very uncomfortable due to pebbles.Lying on it is possible, but is far from comfortable. In addition there is a lack of natural shade, which leaves you alone with the summer sun. So our recommendation is that you can sunbathe comfortably on the Garrapata Beach for a short time, and not at the peak of sunbathing. If you want to explore the photos of this beach - they are above on the page.
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