Punta Gorda Beach
Ventura, CA
Punta Gorda Beach is reached from the Coastal Trail or via an underpass from a public parking lot on the inland side of Highway 101, a straightforward sandy stretch along this developed corridor of the Ventura coast. It's a convenient stop for anyone already using the Coastal Trail for a longer walk or ride.
A genuinely convenient stop along the Coastal Trail, though it doesn't have much to distinguish it from the similar beaches strung along the same corridor.
How we score beachesUse this as one stop along a longer Coastal Trail walk or ride rather than a single destination, the trail connects several similar beaches along this stretch.
Free parking is available at the inland lot off Highway 101.
The Coastal Trail and an underpass provide access to the beach.
Fog is common most mornings year round, typical of the Ventura coast.
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