Wages Creek Beach
Westport, CA
Wages Creek Beach sits behind the private Westport Beach RV Park and Campground, with day use beach access available even if you're not staying the night. It's a smaller, more sheltered stretch of sand than the state beach just north, with the creek itself adding a bit of variety to the shoreline.
A sheltered, easy option right in Westport, though it's privately run and doesn't have the open scale of the state beach just up the road.
How we score beachesAsk at the campground office about day use parking rates before walking down, this is private land rather than a state park lot.
A day use fee applies; the exact amount is best confirmed at the campground office.
A path leads from the campground to the beach.
Dogs are welcome; check posted signage for specific leash rules.
Summer mornings run foggy before clearing, typical of this stretch of coast, with water staying cold year round.
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