Swimmable water near you

Nearest live readings

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

1. SALINAS R NR SANTA MARGARITA CAUSGS gauge · California · 0 ft³/s
   71°F18 mi12 hrs ago
2. SANTA YNEZ R A NARROWS NR LOMPOC CAUSGS gauge · California · 7 ft³/s
   69°F61 mi11 hrs ago
3. JALAMA C NR LOMPOC CAUSGS gauge · California · 0 ft³/s
   69°F68 mi12 hrs ago
4. SANTA YNEZ R A SOLVANG CAUSGS gauge · California · 17 ft³/s
   69°F73 mi12 hrs ago
5. SANTA YNEZ R A HWY 154 NR SANTA YNEZ CAUSGS gauge · California · 22 ft³/s
   65°F76 mi12 hrs ago
6. SANTA YNEZ R NR SANTA YNEZ CAUSGS gauge · California
   62°F78 mi11 hrs ago
7. HILTON CYN C 0.25 MI BL BRADBURY DAM NR SANTA YNEZUSGS gauge · California · 6 ft³/s
   60°F78 mi11 hrs ago
8. NF KINGS R A 24TH AVE BR NR LEMOORE CAUSGS gauge · California · 0 ft³/s
   75°F86 mi12 hrs ago

Nearest swimmable spots

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

4.7(2,024)

Cayucos State Beach

Public beach · Cayucos, California

⛺Camping nearby

This sandy beach with lifeguards in the summer offers swimming, surfing & night fishing on the pier.

0.9 mi from your location

4.7(412)

Morro Strand State Beach

Beach · California

⛺Camping nearby

Unassuming protected beach used for picnicking, fishing, windsurfing & kite flying.

3.6 mi from your location

4.8(2,201)

Morro Rock Beach

Beach · Morro Bay, California

⛺Camping nearby

City beach featuring the iconic Morro Rock, plus sandy dunes & seasonal lifeguards.

4.9 mi from your location

4.8(3,220)

Morro Bay T Pier (Otter Viewing Area)

Wildlife park · Morro Bay, California

⛺Camping nearby

The Morro Bay T Pier is a beloved sea otter nursery where visitors can watch mother otters teach pups to swim in the sheltered harbor waters year-round. The smaller South T-Pier is the best spot for close-up viewing, while seals often lounge on docked boats at the main pier. Peak otter pupping season runs October through January with a secondary peak in March-April. The pier is steps from Embarcadero shops, restaurants, and bakeries with views of iconic Morro Rock.

5.2 mi from your location

4.7(1,575)

Morro Bay State Park

State park · Morro Bay, California

⛺Camping nearby

Waterfront recreation area offering sailing, fishing, hiking, bird-watching, golfing & more.

6.7 mi from your location

4.4(838)

Morro Bay State Park Campground

Campground · Morro Bay, California

⛺Camping nearby

Cozy campsite offering coin showers & access to restrooms & eateries, in a scenic, seafront locale.

7.0 mi from your location

4.6(1,152)

Atascadero Lake Park

Park · Atascadero, California

Lakeside park with playground, paddle boats, a volleyball court & housing the Central Coast Zoo.

13 mi from your location

4.8(1,216)

Moonstone Beach Park

Public beach · Cambria, California

⛺Camping nearby

This 30-acre park features a serene beach bordered by small, rocky bluffs & a boardwalk.

15 mi from your location

4.9(144)

Moonstone Beach

Beach · California

⛺Camping nearby

Relaxed, secluded beach with rocky tide pools, a boardwalk with scenic overlooks & sunset views.

16 mi from your location

4.7(874)

William Randolph Hearst Memorial Beach

Beach · San Simeon, California

Popular for swimming, fishing, hiking & sunbathing, this cove has picnic tables, restrooms & grills.

22 mi from your location

4.7(2,711)

Pismo Beach

Tourist attraction · Pismo Beach, California

⛺Camping nearby

A classic Central Coast beach town known as the "Clam Capital of the World," Pismo Beach features a historic 1,200-foot pier built in 1928 where fishing requires no license. The wide, hard-packed sandy beaches are ideal for walking and sunset watching. From November to February, thousands of migrating monarch butterflies roost in local eucalyptus groves. Nearby attractions include ATV rides at Oceano Dunes, sea cave kayaking, wine tasting in Edna Valley, and the award-winning clam chowder at Splash Café.

25 mi from your location