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Point Sierra Nevada Dunes Beach

Point Sierra Nevada Dunes Beach

United States, California, Ragged Point 

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Point Sierra Nevada Dunes Beach

United States, California, Ragged Point 

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Located in the city of San Simeon, Point Sierra Nevada Dunes Beach is a half-mile long, wide, and northwest facing beach that is a part of the Hearst San Simeon State Park. Point Sierra Nevada Dunes Beach is shaped like a hook making it a perfect destination for beachcombing as it collects lots of driftwood and ocean debris.

If you get hungry, there are many restaurants within a 30-minute drive of Point Sierra Nevada Dunes Beach. The upscale vegetarian-friendly fine dining restaurant Gardens of Avila Restaurant offers scallops, pork belly, burritos, beets, shrimps, and wines. If you like Thai food, Papa’s Thai Café serves Pad Thai noodles, satay, and curries along with drinks and ice cream. Another great restaurant near Point Sierra Nevada Dunes Beach is Ox and Anchor, a steak house featuring beef, fish, pork, and beers.

If you are looking for a hotel near Point Sierra Nevada Dunes Beach, you can drive 45 minutes to the 4-Star pet-friendly hotel Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Property that offers beautiful French-décor inspired rooms and suites with Jacuzzis. The upscale 3-Star hotel Avila Village Inn features a pool, sauna, spa, gym, tennis court, and hiking tours. If you are looking for an affordable hotel near Point Sierra Nevada Dunes Beach, Inn At Avila Beach has a rooftop bar.

Point Sierra Nevada Dunes Beach offers a couple of amenities including tide pools, dunes, driftwood, and wooden pedestrian access. If you are looking for additional amenities, you can watch the incredible La Cruz Rock from the southern end of the beach.

There are a couple of fun activities at Point Sierra Nevada Dunes Beach including beachcombing and beach exploration.

Getting to Point Sierra Nevada Dunes Beach is very easy – the beach is situated on the west side of 18625 Cabrillo Highway and there are two free pull-out parking lots along the highway that provides direct access to the beach.

If you are looking for attractions near Point Sierra Nevada Dunes Beach, you can drive 50 minutes to Central Coast Aquarium, a small non-profit aquarium that provides hands-on marine life educational programs and interactive experiences.  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 hot springs, Avila Hot Springs is a public swimming pool that was discovered in 1907 and offers a hot mineral soaking pool, a freshwater pool with slides, RVs, camping sites, and bike rentals. Another incredible attraction near Point Sierra Nevada Dunes Beach is the Museum of Natural History, a local history museum that provides interactive ecology exhibitions.

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    Does Point Sierra Nevada Dunes Beach have parking? If so, is it free or paid?

    No, this Beach does not have dedicated parking but has street parking near the entrance.

    Does Point Sierra Nevada Dunes Beach have lifeguards?

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

    Is Point Sierra Nevada Dunes Beach a family-friendly beach?

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

    Is Point Sierra Nevada Dunes Beach good for swimming?

    No, this Beach is not generally considered a good swimming beach.

    Does Point Sierra Nevada Dunes Beach have restrooms?

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

    Is Point Sierra Nevada Dunes Beach a nude beach?

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

    Is there food near Point Sierra Nevada Dunes Beach?

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

    What are the activities at Point Sierra Nevada Dunes Beach?

    No, this Beach is not known for any activities in particular.

    Does Point Sierra Nevada Dunes Beach have accommodations for people with disabilities?

    No, this Beach does not have accommodations for people with disabilities.

    Is Point Sierra Nevada Dunes Beach a dog-friendly beach?

    No, this Beach is not dog-friendly.

    Is Point Sierra Nevada Dunes Beach good for surfing?

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

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