Gazos Creek State Beach
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THIS BEACH IS CLOSED DUE TO WILDFIRE

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THIS PARK IS CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. GO HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE IMPACTS OF THE CZU LIGHTNING COMPLEX FIRE.

Here are some guidelines for people visiting Gazos Creek State Beach:

  • Visitors to engage in active recreation only.

What is currently closed at this park?

  • Picnic tables and gathering spots

NOTICE: Get more information on the California State Parks response to COVID-19 here.

Gazos Creek State Beach is the northernmost part of Año Nuevo State Park. The creek flows into the ocean here.

Operating Hours

Day-Use Area 8 a.m. to Sunset

Directions

The beach is located on Highway 1 at Gazos Creek Road, south of Pescadero. There are two ways to access the beach: parking areas just north and south of the gas station at Gazos Creek Road and Highway 1. Short trails lead from the parking areas to the beach.

Things to do

Hiking

Hiking on the beach is possible at low tide. Franklin Point is 1.3 miles south and offers great views of beaches and coastline. Atkinson Bluff Trail leads another 1.3 miles south to another sandy beach.

Tidepooling

At low tide, tide pools are visible.

Birding

Look for snowy plovers, gulls and migrating sparrows.

Fees and Passes

Limited parking is available.

Parking is free.

Services

  • Restrooms

Regulations

  • Vehicles, dogs, camping, fires, fishing and collecting are prohibited.
  • Swimming is not advised due to strong rip currents.

Park Partners

Coastside State Parks Association

More Info

(650) 879-2025

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