Two Harbors

Starlight Beach

Good for Relax

6.7

/ 10 Good

#348 out of 385
in California

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Starlight Beach is located on the Pacific ocean and it is in the 348th place out of 385 beaches in the California region 624 km away from its center, the city of Sacramento. It is one of the beaches of Two Harbors settlement, just 9.2 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, surrounded by the cliffs.

It is a straight coastline with turquoise water and gray sand & rocks cover, so it is highly recommended to wear 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.

Starlight 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 Parsons Landing beach, which has a rating of 7.1.

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Historical

+22 ^oC +16 ^oC

Air temperature

3.6 M/S

Wind

+17 ^oC

Water temperature

1.3 M

Wave height

Two Harbors, California,

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Beach overall scores

Water

Excellent

8.5/10

Cover

Bad

1.3/10

Cleanliness

Good

7/10

Amenities

Bad

1/10

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Starlight Beach (California) is located outside the Two Harbors 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 coast of the Cataline island 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 Starlight 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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"Catalina is a stunning beach in California, and the best part is that it has free public entry."

Davina Joyful

"One of the many stunning locations on Catalina Island that can only be reached by boat is this beach, which also happens to have free public access."

Loug Dille

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User reviews

"Catalina is a stunning beach in California, and the best part is that it has free public entry."

Davina Joyful

"One of the many stunning locations on Catalina Island that can only be reached by boat is this beach, which also happens to have free public access."

Loug Dille

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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
size&shape
- Length - middle, about 200 meters
- Width - narrow

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Beach surroundings

Transport Localities

Transport

CIB• 17.9km
Aviation/LAX Station• 54.1km
Swinford St. / Cruis...• 41.7km

Localities

Two Harbors• 9.2km
Sacramento• 624km

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

The beach has a sandy and rocky covering of gray color. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance to the water is a mixture of sand and rocks, so it is highly recommended to wear aqua shoes.

What are the key activities at Starlight Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Starlight 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 Starlight Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is very rocky, so it is highly recommended to use special shoes. The area has the high prevalence of sharks so all swimmers should be very careful.

The waves in the Starlight Beach are usually strong.

Is the Starlight 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 mixture of sand and stones and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Starlight 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:

Mountains/hills in the vicinity

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

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Starlight Beach.

How far is the Starlight Beach from parking?

The Starlight 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 Starlight Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Starlight Beach is September. Its average value reaches 25°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 22°C. The coldest month is March with air temperature 17°C and water 15°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Starlight 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.Starlight 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.