Moonstone Beach County Park

Moonstone Beach County Park is at the north side of the Little River mouth near Trinidad. The beach is popular with surfers and also with families that can play safely in the slow river current. Depending on the time of year you visit, the river can be wide or just a trickle.

Moonstone is a picturesque beach with rocks and larger sea stacks poking up out of the surf. The large two-humped rock island known as Camel Rock is visible to the north.

At the north end of Moonstone Beach there are hidden caves to explore at lower tides. South of the river mouth is Little River State Beach which requires wading through the river to be able to wander away from the crowds. In the summer months it is warm enough to swim in Little River.

To get to Moonstone Beach County Park, start in Trinidad and turn off Main Street onto Scenic Drive. Follow this scenic windy road until you see a sign for Moonstone Grill. The beach is right below the restaurant.

Address

100 Moonstone Beach Rd
Trinidad, CA 95570

Park Name

Moonstone Beach County Park

Owner

County Park

Pet Details

Dogs allowed off leash

Fees

Free parking

Activities

Surfing, Beachcombing, Equestrian Use, Sea Kayaking, Rock Climbing, Swimming, Tidepooling

Amenities

Restaurant, Toilets, Caves, Stream, Beach Rocks, Tide Pools

Links

Tide Chart
Water Quality
Water Temps
Moonstone Beach Surf Report