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Drake beach is located on the Pacific ocean and it is in the 57th place out of 385 beaches in the California region 142.3 km away from its center, the city of Sacramento. It is one of the beaches of Seahaven settlement, just 12.3 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, among the mountains, surrounded by the cliffs.
It is a long lasting 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 etc. It is not crowded place during the season.
Drake 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. There are also some surf spots.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Large parking spot is located directly on the beach.
1 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Drakes Beach, which has a rating of 7.3.
Drake beach (California) is located outside the Seahaven 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 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 Drake 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.
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
Inverness Park 6.8 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Secluded relax
Inverness Park 6 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Secluded relax
Five Brooks 5 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Gray sand, Blue water, Sand bottom
Bolinas 0.7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Stinson Beach 0.6 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water, Sand bottom
Bodega Bay 2.3 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Muir Beach 0.6 km
What to do in Drake beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?
For those who wish to engage in something more extreme than a lazy holiday on the beach, it is worth noting that Drake beach is excellent for surfing. This kind of activity is suitable for beginners and for professionals. The waves in this region you can see in the photos above or study the reviews by our users. And by the way, on the beach you can take surfing coaches!
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The coastline of Drake beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Drake beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The Drake beach is also suitable for the following water activities:
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
The waves in the Drake beach are usually strong.
There are few boats in the bay.
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.
The region of the Drake beach is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. 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:
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Drake beach.
There are 3 places to stay in the Drake beach area.
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
The Drake beach has a parking spot, which is large enough to accomodate all visitors. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.
The month with the highest temperature in Drake 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.
Drake 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.Drake 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.
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water, Sand bottom
Las Flores 0.6 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Kailua 3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Pewaukee 0.4 km
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Honolulu 4.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Cannon Beach 1.9 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water
Beach Park 0.7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Southampton 1.6 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access
Hamakuapoko 2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright shell sand, Turquoise water
Palm Valley 3.5 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Secluded relax
Islesford 4.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Miami Beach 1.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand
Kanahena 1.9 km
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