Moonstone Beach
Cambria, CA
Moonstone Beach runs along a genuinely accessible boardwalk in Cambria, wheelchair friendly with stairs down to the sand at several points, a rare combination on a coast where most beach access means a steep trail. The Santa Rosa Creek mouth adds a bit of variety near the southern end.
The genuinely accessible boardwalk is a real standout feature on a coast where most access means stairs or a steep trail, making this one of the more inclusive beach stops around.
How we score beachesWalk the full boardwalk even if you don't plan to go down to the sand, the ocean views along the way are worth it on their own and it's one of the more accessible walks on this whole coast.
Free parking is available along Moonstone Beach Drive.
A wheelchair accessible boardwalk runs the length of the beach, with stairs down to the sand at several points.
Dogs are welcome; check posted signage for specific leash rules.
Fog is common most mornings year round, typical of the Cambria coast.
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