Swimmable water near you

Nearest live readings

The closest USGS sensors currently reporting a water temperature, nearest first.

1. HILTON CYN C 0.25 MI BL BRADBURY DAM NR SANTA YNEZUSGS gauge · California · 6 ft³/s
   60°F18 mi9 hrs ago
2. SANTA YNEZ R NR SANTA YNEZ CAUSGS gauge · California
   62°F19 mi9 hrs ago
3. SANTA YNEZ R A HWY 154 NR SANTA YNEZ CAUSGS gauge · California · 22 ft³/s
   65°F21 mi9 hrs ago
4. SANTA YNEZ R A SOLVANG CAUSGS gauge · California · 17 ft³/s
   69°F27 mi9 hrs ago
5. SANTA YNEZ R A NARROWS NR LOMPOC CAUSGS gauge · California · 7 ft³/s
   69°F44 mi9 hrs ago
6. JALAMA C NR LOMPOC CAUSGS gauge · California · 0 ft³/s
   69°F46 mi9 hrs ago
7. SALINAS R NR SANTA MARGARITA CAUSGS gauge · California · 0 ft³/s
   71°F79 mi9 hrs ago
8. SF TULE R NR RESERVATION BNDRY NR PORTERVILLE CAUSGS gauge · California · 7 ft³/s
   76°F114 mi9 hrs ago

Nearest swimmable spots

Rated, photographed water destinations within 25 miles — pair one with the nearest sensor reading above before you go.

4.5(239)

East Beach

Beach · Santa Barbara, California

⛺Camping nearby

Long, palm-lined sandy beach known for its sunsets & volleyball, lifeguarded during summer months.

7.9 mi from your location

4.6(6,289)

Pier Santa Barbara

Tourist attraction · Santa Barbara, California

⛺Camping nearby

Stearns Wharf is California's oldest working wooden wharf, built in 1872 and stretching 2,300 feet into Santa Barbara Harbor. The 3.8-acre pier has survived storms, tornadoes, and fires over 150 years and today hosts restaurants, a shellfish market, the Sea Center marine museum with interactive touch tanks, a winery, and free fishing access. The Dolphin Fountain sculpture marks the entrance, and visitors enjoy panoramic views of the Santa Ynez Mountains and the Channel Islands.

8.3 mi from your location

4.6(315)

Summerland Beach

Park · Summerland, California

Schedule a beach ride, trail ride, kids encounter, mini horse encounter or a birthday party today! The beach rides feature a variety of different sights, where you may see dolphins and whales as you ride along the edge of the pacific ocean and listen to the sound of the breaking waves at your feet, or should we say hooves. The rolling hills and coastal bluffs trail ride features breathtaking views of the ocean and lemon groves on the hills. You will ride through the hills of Summerland where you will see butterflies in the eucalyptus trees and an occasional hawk flying over head.

8.5 mi from your location

4.6(1,879)

Leadbetter Beach

Public beach · Santa Barbara, California

City beach offering both white sand & a grass lawn, plus picnic areas, showers & restrooms.

9.0 mi from your location

4.7(3,221)

Arroyo Burro Beach County Park

River · Santa Barbara, California

This oceanfront beach with seasonal lifeguards & a grassy area for picnicking allows off-leash dogs.

9.7 mi from your location

4.5(2,940)

Goleta Beach Park

Park · Goleta, California

Public beach featuring paved bicycle trails, picnic areas & a 1,500-ft pier for walking & fishing.

12 mi from your location

4.6(74)

Carpinteria City Beach

Beach · Carpinteria, California

⛺Camping nearby

Small, bustling beach for swimming, surfing, boogey boarding & other water activities.

12 mi from your location

4.7(1,103)

Rincon Beach County Park

Public beach · Carpinteria, California

A popular surfing spot, this beach is also the setting for swimming, picnicking & bird-watching.

15 mi from your location

4.5(49)

La Conchita Beach

Beach · La Conchita, California

Relaxed, tucked-away beach backed by highway & rocky retaining wall, ideal for sunset views.

17 mi from your location

4.5(622)

Hobson Beach Park

Campground · Ventura, California

Public recreation area featuring beach access, picnic facilities & spots for tent or RV camping.

20 mi from your location

4.6(1,172)

El Capitán State Beach

State park · Goleta, California

⛺Camping nearby

Beach with sandy shore & rocky tide pools, offering swimming, fishing & surfing.

20 mi from your location

4.6(697)

Faria Beach Park

Campground · Ventura, California

Scenic oceanside locale offering views of the Channel Islands, picnic facilities & RV hookups.

22 mi from your location