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°F34 mi1 day ago
2. SANTA YNEZ R A NARROWS NR LOMPOC CAUSGS gauge · California · 7 ft³/s
   69°F77 mi1 day ago
3. JALAMA C NR LOMPOC CAUSGS gauge · California · 0 ft³/s
   69°F83 mi1 day ago
4. NF KINGS R A 24TH AVE BR NR LEMOORE CAUSGS gauge · California · 0 ft³/s
   75°F88 mi1 day ago
5. SANTA YNEZ R A SOLVANG CAUSGS gauge · California · 17 ft³/s
   69°F89 mi1 day ago
6. SANTA YNEZ R A HWY 154 NR SANTA YNEZ CAUSGS gauge · California · 22 ft³/s
   65°F93 mi1 day ago
7. SANTA YNEZ R NR SANTA YNEZ CAUSGS gauge · California
   62°F94 mi1 day ago
8. HILTON CYN C 0.25 MI BL BRADBURY DAM NR SANTA YNEZUSGS gauge · California · 6 ft³/s
   60°F95 mi1 day ago

Nearest swimmable spots

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

4.9(144)

Moonstone Beach

Beach · California

⛺Camping nearby

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

1.1 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.

1.7 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.

5.3 mi from your location

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.

16 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.

20 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.

21 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.

21 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.

23 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.

23 mi from your location