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Button Shell Beach
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Button Shell Beach is located on the Pacific ocean and it is in the 174th place out of 385 beaches in the California region 639.6 km away from its center, the city of Sacramento. It is one of the beaches of Avalon settlement, just 8 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, among the mountains, surrounded by the cliffs.
It is a small bay with crystal turquoise water and gray 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.
Button Shell Beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, changing rooms, showers, toilets. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, sup-surfing, sea kayaking.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
4 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is San Diego Beach, which has a rating of 8.3.
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Button Shell Beach (California) is located outside the Avalon 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 Button Shell 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
"Prepare to be dazzled by the sandy shores and salty seawater of this magnificent beach. This natural wonderland is the perfect destination for those seeking a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. With crystal clear waters and a gentle breeze, this beach is the ultimate spot to soak up some sun and relax. The stunning scenery will leave you in awe, and the sound..."
Liana Tremaine
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"Prepare to be dazzled by the sandy shores and salty seawater of this magnificent beach. This natural wonderland is the perfect destination for those seeking a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. With crystal clear waters and a gentle breeze, this beach is the ultimate spot to soak up some sun and relax. The stunning scenery will leave you in awe, and the sound..."
Liana Tremaine
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370m from center
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What to do in Button Shell Beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?
If you like outdoor activities, the Button Shell Beach can offer such an experience. In particular - SUP surfing. The beach stands out for an excellent base for this kind of sport. And the bonus is the gorgeous scenery from the water. Just try, we recommend it!
There is no particular indicator for the extremity of any particular activity, but if there were, then sea kayaking is definitely at the bottom of the scale. If you are a fan of this kind of entertainment, you can do your favorite activity at Button Shell Beach. See what our users think about it in the reviews section.
In most cases, the question What to do on Button Shell Beach implies the presence of any excursions or attractions near the beach. Of course in this area there are lots of places to go besides the beach. There are historical, entertainment and even gastronomic tours offered by local guides. More information is better to clarify directly on the spot.
Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Airport in the Sky R...• 4.3km
Transport
- CIB• 4.4km
- Bayside-Ent 919 Newp...• 49.8km
- Swinford St. / Cruis...• 39km
Localities
- Avalon• 8km
- Sacramento• 639.6km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Button Shell Beach?
The Button Shell Beach is covered with gray 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 Button Shell Beach?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Button Shell Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The Button Shell Beach is also suitable for the following water activities:
- Sup surfing (Sup touring)
Is the Button Shell 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. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.
Button Shell Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
There are few boats in the bay.
Is the Button Shell Beach good for families?
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 small pebbles and the entrance to the water is gentle.
Is the Button Shell 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:
- Mountains/hills in the vicinity
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Button Shell Beach?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Button Shell Beach.
There are 1 restaurants nearby.Airport in the Sky Restaurant is the closest place located 4300 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Button Shell Beach?
There are 60 places to stay in the Button Shell Beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Button Shell Beach include:
- Portofino Hotel
- Villa 33 Building 2 Lux Oceanfront Villa With Breathtaking Views
- Zane Grey Pueblo Hotel
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How far is the Button Shell Beach from parking?
The Button Shell 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 Button Shell Beach?
The month with the highest temperature in Button Shell Beach is August. Its average value reaches 25°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 22°C. The coldest month is February with air temperature 16°C and water 15°C. See more details in weather section.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Button Shell 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 Button Shell 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 Button Shell 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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