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Sand Dollars
Beach · Cayucos, California
Cool water — ease in carefully
Use cautionCool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 66°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
- Water temperature is 66°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
- No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards — FHAB Reports checked).
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Cool water — ease in carefully
Use cautionCool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 66°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
- Water temperature is 66°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. — NOAA buoy MBXC1, as of Aug 22, 10:40 AM UTC
- No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards — FHAB Reports checked).
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Checked against California Water Boards — FHAB Reports — no advisory posted.
Live data from NOAA buoy MBXC1 (4.6 mi away), as of Aug 22, 10:40 AM UTC.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sand Dollars?
- Sand Dollars is a beach in Cayucos, California.
- What is the water temperature at Sand Dollars?
- As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Sand Dollars in Cayucos, California is 66°F (19°C), measured by NOAA buoy MBXC1, 4.6 miles away.
- Can you swim at Sand Dollars?
- Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 66°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked August 22, 2026.
- How is Sand Dollars rated?
- Sand Dollars in Cayucos, California has an average visitor rating of 4.6 out of 5, based on 87 reviews.
- What amenities does Sand Dollars have?
- Visitor-listed amenities at Sand Dollars include camping-nearby, pet-friendly.
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- ›Check for lifeguard schedules and swim only in designated areas
- ›Bring reef-safe sunscreen to protect marine life
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