La Conchita Beach
Ventura, CA
La Conchita Beach is reached from the Coastal Trail or via an underpass from the small La Conchita community, a town still recovering in memory from a devastating landslide. The beach itself is a straightforward sandy stretch, worth knowing the community's history as you pass through.
A genuinely straightforward beach stop with real, sobering local history behind the community it's named for.
How we score beachesUse the underpass from the La Conchita community for the most direct access if you're coming from town rather than the Coastal Trail.
Free parking is available near the community.
A path leads from the Coastal Trail or the underpass to the beach.
Dogs are allowed on leash along the length of the beach.
Fog is common most mornings year round, typical of the Ventura coast.
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