Anchor Bay

Cooks Beach

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There are 71 places to stay in the Cooks Beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Cooks Beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=4423375&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Gualala Country Inn</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=4382160&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Eagle's Landing</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2739728&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">The Redwood House</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=4420440&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Seascape Gualala</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=4412345&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">The Cliff House</a></li></ul>

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7.1

/ 10 Good

#269 out of 385
in California

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Cooks Beach is located on the Pacific ocean and it is in the 269th place out of 385 beaches in the California region 181.3 km away from its center, the city of Sacramento. It is one of the beaches of Anchor Bay settlement, just 2 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, surrounded by the cliffs.

It is a small bay 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, pet owners etc. It is almost deserted place even during the high season.

Cooks 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 directly on the beach.

1 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Fish Rock Beach, which has a rating of 7.2.

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Historical

+18 ^oC +10 ^oC

Air temperature

4.4 M/S

Wind

+12 ^oC

Water temperature

2.1 M

Wave height

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Cooks Beach is located in California within Anchor Bay, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.

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.

User reviews

"The serene beach is a peaceful escape that is never too congested with crowds. Along the sandy shore, there are clusters of rocks that offer a chance for adventurous climbers to explore tide pools teeming with an abundance of anemones and starfish. Another highlight of this beach is a fascinating water cave that adds to the charm of this picturesque location."

Ethan Brindley.

"We made a detour to this hidden gem of a beach located on a secluded side road. Although parking was limited, we were able to find some spots off the road. The descent to the beach was slightly steep, but not too difficult to navigate. Upon arrival, we were greeted by a pristine and tranquil beach, completely devoid of any human presence."

Zara Alavi

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310m from the beach

Exceptional

Seascape Gualala

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2.3km from center

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590m from the beach

The Cliff House

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1.5km from center

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1km from the beach

8.7

Excellent

Cove House

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1km from center

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2.1km from the beach

6.8

Good

Vista Del Mar Home

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230m from center

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2.4km from the beach

Very good

Gualala Harmony House

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4.5km from center

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2.6km from the beach

Exceptional

Sequoia Sunset

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710m from center

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2.7km from the beach

The Redwood House

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760m from center

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2.9km from the beach

Excellent

Nature's Paradise

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4.9km from center

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3km from the beach

7.8

Very good

Gualala Country Inn

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5.1km from center

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3.3km from the beach

Pleasant

Eagle's Landing

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5.3km from center

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3.4km from the beach

Excellent

Hilton House home

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5.4km from center

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3.9km from the beach

4.5

Tolerable

High Tor House and Cottage

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1.8km from center

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- Public free entry
- Virgin beach with no amenities
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- Deserted even in high season
sharks
- High prevalence of sharks
location
- Within the settlement, roads and buildings adjacent to the beach
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Beach surroundings

Transport Localities

Transport

UKI• 48.7km
Elk• 40.2km
Mendocino Model Rail...• 75.9km

Localities

Anchor Bay• 2km
Sacramento• 181.3km

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What is the water and sand quality of the Cooks Beach?

The coastline of Cooks Beach is covered with golden sand. It's relatively 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 Cooks Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Cooks 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 Cooks 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.

Cooks Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

Is the Cooks 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 Cooks Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. 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 Cooks Beach?

Cooks Beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Beachgoers with pets

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

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Cooks Beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Cooks Beach?

There are 71 places to stay in the Cooks Beach area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Cooks Beach include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Cooks Beach from parking?

The Cooks 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.

What is the best time of the year to visit Cooks Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Cooks Beach is August. Its average value reaches 25°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 14°C. The coldest month is December with air temperature 13°C and water 12°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Cooks 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.Cooks 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.