Hollywood Beach

Smugglers Cove

Good for Relax

6.4

/ 10 Pleasant

#367 out of 385
in California

About

Smugglers Cove is located on the Pacific ocean and it is in the 367th place out of 385 beaches in the California region 535.4 km away from its center, the city of Sacramento. It is one of the beaches of Hollywood Beach settlement, just 33 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, among the mountains, surrounded by the cliffs.

It is a spacious several bays coastline with turquoise water and light pebble, 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, hikers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

Smugglers Cove 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.

To get to the beach, you need to walk along a mountain trail more than 1km long.

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Historical

+25 ^oC +16 ^oC

Air temperature

4.1 M/S

Wind

+17 ^oC

Water temperature

1.3 M

Wave height

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Water

Excellent

8.5/10

Cover

Frustrating

4.3/10

Cleanliness

Very good

7.5/10

Amenities

0/10

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Smugglers Cove (California) is located outside the Hollywood Beach 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 Santa Cruz island, 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

"This beach is absolutely stunning, with crystal-clear water and a charming rocky shoreline. The best part? It's completely free to the public."

Marshall Percham

"The beach is a hidden gem that can be reached by a great hike. It's worth the effort as it's secluded and offers a peaceful escape from the crowds. Plus, it's free and open to the public."

Haxton

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User reviews

"This beach is absolutely stunning, with crystal-clear water and a charming rocky shoreline. The best part? It's completely free to the public."

Marshall Percham

"The beach is a hidden gem that can be reached by a great hike. It's worth the effort as it's secluded and offers a peaceful escape from the crowds. Plus, it's free and open to the public."

Haxton

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Transport Localities

Transport

SZN• 34.7km
Channel Isl & C• 37.5km
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Localities

Hollywood Beach• 33km
Sacramento• 535.4km

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What is the water and sand quality of the Smugglers Cove?

The beachline of Smugglers Cove is covered with light pebbles. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance is pebbly, so it is better to take special shoes.

What are the key activities at Smugglers Cove?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Smugglers Cove, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Smugglers Cove good for swimming?

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 Smugglers Cove are usually strong.

There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Smugglers Cove for swimming is positive.

Is the Smugglers Cove 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 pebbles and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Smugglers Cove 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

What are the key audiences of Smugglers Cove?

Smugglers Cove can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Hiking adventurers

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Smugglers Cove?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Smugglers Cove.

How far is the Smugglers Cove from parking?

The Smugglers Cove 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 Smugglers Cove?

The month with the highest temperature in Smugglers Cove is August. Its average value reaches 29°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 21°C. The coldest month is March with air temperature 16°C and water 14°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Smugglers Cove (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 Smugglers Cove (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 Smugglers Cove 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.