What are the best beaches in Central Coast?

BeachMap maps 8 beaches in Central Coast, California with live parking, conditions, tides, photos and ratings.

Where can I check Central Coast beach parking?

Open any Central Coast beach below or use the live map to see real-time parking status before you drive.

Beaches in Central Coast, California

Compare 8 beaches in Central Coast with live parking, tide and condition details before you head out.

8 beaches mapped · Summer 2026 · updated June 16, 2026

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Best beaches in Central Coast

Balboa Beach

Central Coast

Balboa Beach, on the California coast near Central Coast, has live parking and conditions on BeachMap: see whether the lot is open, filling or full before you drive over, and check the surf and tides.

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China Cove Beach

Central Coast

Find China Cove Beach in Central Coast, California on BeachMap, with up-to-the-minute parking status, water temperature, surf and tides reported by other visitors.

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Corona del Mar State Beach

Central Coast

Heading to Corona del Mar State Beach in Central Coast? BeachMap shows real-time parking, current conditions and tide times for Corona del Mar State Beach, with community photos and ratings so you know what to expect.

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Edgewater

Central Coast

Edgewater, on the California coast near Central Coast, has live parking and conditions on BeachMap: see whether the lot is open, filling or full before you drive over, and check the surf and tides.

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Little Corona Del Mar Beach

Central Coast

Little Corona Del Mar Beach, on the California coast near Central Coast, has live parking and conditions on BeachMap: see whether the lot is open, filling or full before you drive over, and check the surf and tides.

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Newport Beach

Central Coast

Newport Beach is a beach in Central Coast, California. Check its live parking status, surf, tides and water temperature on BeachMap before you go, plus recent photos and ratings from other beachgoers.

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Newport Dunes

Central Coast

Newport Dunes is a beach in Central Coast, California. Check its live parking status, surf, tides and water temperature on BeachMap before you go, plus recent photos and ratings from other beachgoers.

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North Star Beach

Central Coast

North Star Beach is a beach in Central Coast, California. Check its live parking status, surf, tides and water temperature on BeachMap before you go, plus recent photos and ratings from other beachgoers.

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Central Coast beaches: FAQ

What are the best beaches in Central Coast?: BeachMap maps 8 beaches in Central Coast, California with live parking, conditions, tides, photos and ratings.
Where can I check Central Coast beach parking?: Open any Central Coast beach below or use the live map to see real-time parking status before you drive.