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Santa Margarita Lake Marina

Santa Margarita Lake Marina

United States, California, Pozo 

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Santa Margarita Lake Marina

United States, California, Pozo 

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Located in the city of San Luis Obispo, Santa Margarita Lake Marina has a small and narrow beach that is a part of the small town of Santa Margarita. Santa Margarita Lake Marina is situated on the shores of Santa Margarita Lake and has an incredible campground. Santa Margarita Lake Marina is a great spot for boating and fishing.

If you get hungry, you can drive 15 minutes to many restaurants near Santa Margarita Lake Marina. The vegetarian-friendly restaurant Mason Bar & Kitchen was mentioned in "Highway 101: The Best Roadside Eats" by The Mercury News. If you like Mediterranean food, Jaffa Café serves shawarmas, kebabs, wraps, and gyros. Another great restaurant near Santa Margarita Lake Marina is Village Café, a breakfast restaurant featuring pancakes, omelets, sandwiches, tacos, burgers, and homemade pies.

If you are looking for a hotel near Santa Margarita Lake Marina, you can drive 40 minutes to the upscale 4-Star hotel The Casitas of Arroyo Grande, a Spanish-styled hotel that is spread across 7 acres and has a nice pool and courtyard with fountains. The Agrarian Hotel, Bw Signature Collection is a 3-Star pet-friendly hotel offering a pool, spa, and fitness center. If you are looking for an affordable hotel near Santa Margarita Lake Marina, the 2-Star Beachway Inn Motel features a water park, restaurant, golf course, and hiking, fishing, and horseback riding tours.

Santa Margarita Lake Marina offers many amenities including restrooms, showers, boat ramps, a campground, a pier, and a convenience store.

There are many fun activities at Santa Margarita Lake Marina including boating, fishing, camping, hiking, jet-skiing, and birdwatching.

To access Santa Margarita Lake Marina, drive down to 4695 Santa Margarita Lake Road where you will find a free parking lot that is within walking distance to the beach. In addition, there are free street parking spots available nearby.

If you are looking for nearby attractions, there are many within a 35-minute drive of Santa Margarita Lake Marina. The beachside Mustang Waterpark has an incredible stampede ride, two 600-foot-long waterslides, kiddie pools, three mini-slides, and bikes and karts.  Monarch Butterfly Grove is a nature preserve center and home to thousands of monarch butterflies that visitors can see starting from late October to February. If you like photography, Swinging Bridge is a beautiful 171-feet-long bridge suspended 40-feet over Arroyo Grande Creek and is a great spot to take Instagram-worthy pictures. Another great attraction near Santa Margarita Lake Marina is Price Historical Park, a four-acre landmark that incorporates history from the Chumash tribe.

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Amenities

  • ATM

  • Barbecue

  • Boat Ramp

  • Dogs

  • Entry Fee

  • Fire Pits

  • Hidden

  • Lifeguard

  • Marine Life

  • Pier

  • Playground

  • Restrooms

  • Shops

  • Showers

  • WiFi

  • Picnic Table

  • Activities

  • Bike Paths

  • Camping

  • Clubs Party Scene

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  • Hiking

  • Nude

  • Paddle boarding

  • Scuba Diving

  • Snorkeling

  • Surfing

  • Tours

  • Volleyball

  • Cave

  • Rentals

  • ATV

  • Bikes

  • Boat

  • Fishing Boats

  • Jet Skiing

  • Kayaking Canoeing

  • Chair Rentals

  • Sailing

  • Speed Boats

  • Umbrella Rental

  • Waterskiing

  • Windsurfing

  • Yachts

  • Food

  • Bars

  • Food Snacks

  • Local Beach Vendor

  • Lounge

  • Restaurants

  • Access

  • Bike Racks

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    Does Santa Margarita Lake Marina have parking? If so, is it free or paid?

    Yes, this Beach provides free parking at the entrance, although spaces are limited. Visitors can also find street parking nearby for easy access to the beach.

    Does Santa Margarita Lake Marina have lifeguards?

    No, this Beach does not have lifeguards monitoring the beach - please be careful when swimming on this beach.

    Is Santa Margarita Lake Marina a family-friendly beach?

    No, this Beach is not family-friendly and does not have restrooms, lifeguards, and nearby food.

    Is Santa Margarita Lake Marina good for swimming?

    Yes, this Beach boasts excellent swimming conditions, attracting swimmers of all skill levels with its gentle waves and clear waters.

    Does Santa Margarita Lake Marina have restrooms?

    No, this Beach does not have restrooms on or near the beach.

    Is Santa Margarita Lake Marina a nude beach?

    No, this Beach maintains a family-friendly atmosphere and does not allow nude bathing.

    Is there food near Santa Margarita Lake Marina?

    No, this Beach does not have nearby food options - please plan your beach day accordingly.

    What are the activities at Santa Margarita Lake Marina?

    Yes, this Beach is renowned for its vibrant beach scene, offering various activities for everyone to enjoy Camping, Fishing, Hiking.

    Does Santa Margarita Lake Marina have accommodations for people with disabilities?

    Yes, this Beach offers accommodations for people with disabilities, allowing everyone to relish the coastal experience.

    Is Santa Margarita Lake Marina a dog-friendly beach?

    No, this Beach is not dog-friendly.

    Is Santa Margarita Lake Marina good for surfing?

    No, this Beach is not generally considered to be good for surfing.

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