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Santa Maria Beach
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About
Santa Maria Beach is located on the Pacific ocean and it is in the 154th place out of 385 beaches in the California region 134.5 km away from its center, the city of Sacramento. It is one of the beaches of Inverness Park settlement, just 6 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, among the mountains, surrounded by the cliffs. This beach is not a well-known place, so it is well suited for a relaxing leisure.
It is a spacious coastline with turquoise water and bright 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, hikers etc. It is almost deserted place even during the high season.
Santa Maria Beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature, showers, toilets. .
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.
To get to the beach, you need to walk along a mountain trail more than 1km long.
2 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Limantour Beach, which has a rating of 7.6.
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Santa Maria Beach (California) is located outside the Inverness Park 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, 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
"Although my personal preference doesn't align with the beach, I would still rate it 50 out of 100. The community has put in commendable efforts to maintain the beach's cleanliness and upkeep. I do have some queries regarding certain aspects, but overall, I had a delightful experience during my visit."
Nirali Patel
User reviews
"Although my personal preference doesn't align with the beach, I would still rate it 50 out of 100. The community has put in commendable efforts to maintain the beach's cleanliness and upkeep. I do have some queries regarding certain aspects, but overall, I had a delightful experience during my visit."
Nirali Patel
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Transport
- SRF• 29.1km
- Inverness Store• 9km
- Novato• 27.3km
Localities
- Inverness Park• 6km
- Sacramento• 134.5km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Santa Maria Beach?
The coastline of Santa Maria Beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.
What are the key activities at Santa Maria Beach?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Santa Maria 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 Santa Maria 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.
Santa Maria Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
Is the Santa Maria 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 Santa Maria Beach secluded and good for relaxing?
The beach is located in a natural area. It's not on the main paths, so this place is somewhat hidden. 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:
- Mountains/hills in the vicinity
What are the key audiences of Santa Maria Beach?
Santa Maria Beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
- Hiking adventurers
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Santa Maria Beach?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Santa Maria Beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Santa Maria Beach?
There are 7 places to stay in the Santa Maria Beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Santa Maria Beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Santa Maria Beach from parking?
The Santa Maria Beach has no parking spot and you have to overcome a long trail with descent at the end.
What is the best time of the year to visit Santa Maria Beach?
The month with the highest temperature in Santa Maria 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.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Santa Maria 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.Santa Maria 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.
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