McGrath State Beach
McGrath State Beach
Location:5 miles south of Ventura off Highway 101 via Harbor Boulevard.
Facilities:Family campsites and group campsites (some sites @di), restrooms (é),showers, hiking and nature trails (é), beach (é), visitor center.
Activities:Camping, fishing, hiking, swimming, surfing, wildlife viewing.
Special Features:Beach is considered one of the best bird-watching areas in California,encompassing the riverbanks of Santa Clara River and sand dunes alongthe shore. A nature trail leads to the Santa Clara Estuary NaturalPreserve.
Address:c/o Channel Coast District Office
911 San Pedro St
Ventura, CA 93001
Phone:805-654-4744
Web: www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=607
Size: 314 acres.
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