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Rockaway Beach is located on the Pacific ocean and it is in the 243th place out of 385 beaches in the California region 139.2 km away from its center, the city of Sacramento. It is one of the beaches of Pacifica settlement, just 1 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, among the mountains.
It is a spacious 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 partially crowded during the high season.
Rockaway Beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant, toilets. .
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.
3 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Pacifica Beach Park, which has a rating of 7.3.
Rockaway Beach is located in California within Pacifica, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.
The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.
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Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise water
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Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand
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Miramar 2 km
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Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water, Sand bottom
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Martins Beach 2.1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Stinson Beach 0.6 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Gray sand, Blue water, Sand bottom
Bolinas 0.7 km
What to do in Rockaway 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 Rockaway 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!
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The coastline of Rockaway 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.
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Rockaway Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The Rockaway Beach is also suitable for the following water activities:
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.
The waves in the Rockaway Beach are usually strong.
So the overall recommendation of the Rockaway Beach for swimming is positive.
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.
There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.
The bar is located right on the Rockaway Beach.
There are 196 places to stay in the Rockaway Beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Rockaway Beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
The Rockaway 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.
There are 1 attractions near Rockaway Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are San Pedro Valley Park located in 4 km. See the attractions section for details.
The month with the highest temperature in Rockaway Beach is September. Its average value reaches 20°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 15°C. The coldest month is December with air temperature 12°C and water 12°C. See more details in weather section.
Rockaway 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.Rockaway 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.
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water, Sand bottom
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Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
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