McGrath SB

State Beach

NOTICE: Because of damage to the park’s campsites, facilities, roads and other infrastructure caused by recent flooding and also because of a break in the park’s main sewage line, McGrath State Beach is closed until further notice. Target for reopening: March 2010. Updates will be provided as new information becomes available.

Alternative camping in the vicinity of McGrath State Beach is available at Carpinteria State Beach, Emma Wood State Beach, and Point Mugu State Park. San Buenaventura State Beach in Ventura is open for day use. For more information, please go to the web pages for these and other California State Parks.

Please Note: For the current status of this park, please call (805) 968-1033.

McGrath State Beach is one of the best bird-watching areas in California, with the lush riverbanks of the Santa Clara River and sand dunes along the shore. A nature trail leads to the Santa Clara Estuary Natural Preserve. Two miles of beach provide surfing and fishing opportunities, however, swimmers are urged to use caution because of strong currents and riptides. The park offers campsites by the beach.

Location/Directions
The beach is five miles south of Ventura off Highway 101 via Harbor Boulevard.


Brochures Panorama Video Photos State Parks Store Day Hiker's Trails Current Weather Map of Location Accessible Features Cities near the park: California Coastline Photos: Channel Coast District Friends of Channel Coast State Parks Snowy Plover Protection	McGrath SB State Beach NOTICE: Because of damage to the park’s campsites, facilities, roads and other infrastructure caused by recent flooding and also because of a break in the park’s main sewage line, McGrath State Beach is closed until further notice. Target for reopening: March 2010. Updates will be provided as new information becomes available. Alternative camping in the vicinity of McGrath State Beach is available at Carpinteria State Beach, Emma Wood State Beach, and Point Mugu State Park. San Buenaventura State Beach in Ventura is open for day use. For more information, please go to the web pages for these and other California State Parks. Please Note: For the current status of this park, please call (805) 968-1033. McGrath State Beach is one of the best bird-watching areas in California, with the lush riverbanks of the Santa Clara River and sand dunes along the shore. A nature trail leads to the Santa Clara Estuary Natural Preserve. Two miles of beach provide surfing and fishing opportunities, however, swimmers are urged to use caution because of strong currents and riptides. The park offers campsites by the beach. Location/Directions The beach is five miles south of Ventura off Highway 101 via Harbor Boulevard.	Park Features Icon Legend Max Camper Length: 34 Feet Max Trailer Length: 30 Feet Hours dawn ‘til dusk County Ventura Region Central Coast Telephone 805-968-1033 email: venturahost@parks.ca.gov Operating Hours dawn ‘til dusk