Photo of Wood Canyon with bright sand surface

Photo of Wood Canyon with turquoise water surface

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Photo of Wood Canyon with very clean level of cleanliness

7.2

Good

Wood Canyon

Lompoc, United States

#243 out of 385 in California

7.2

Good

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Bright sand Deserted Sand bottom Good for swimming

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Located outside the settlement

Concepcion • 1.1 km

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Park Jalama Beach County Park

8.4km

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About

Wood Canyon is located on the Pacific ocean and it is in the 243th place out of 385 beaches in the California region 467.8 km away from its center, the city of Sacramento. It is one of the beaches of Concepcion settlement, just 1.1 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, surrounded by the cliffs.

It is a long lasting coastline with turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is almost deserted place even during the high season.

Wood Canyon coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

Wood Canyon (California) is located outside the Concepcion settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast and the easiest way to get to the beach is by car or bike. If you don't have this option, then the second best solution is to use the taxi, which can drive you directly to the beach. The only problem, if your stay is far away it can be quite expensive. There is also a possibility of use of public transport, but in this case you need to check the correct route to the Wood Canyon with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance., but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.

Weather

history

+24 ^o C +14 ^o C

Air temperature

6.5 M/S

Wind

+19 ^o C

Water temperature

2 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Concepcion • 1.1 km

Map of beach

Park Jalama Beach County Park

8.4km

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Area

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Localities

Nearest

Concepcion • 1.1km

Main locality of province

Sacramento • 467.8km

Transport

Airport

LPC • 23.9km

Bus Station

Mission Dr. & 5th St. (North) • 31.7km

Train Station

Lompoc-Surf • 29.7km

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Wood Canyon?

The coastline of Wood Canyon is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Wood Canyon?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Wood Canyon, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Wood Canyon good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The area has the high prevalence of sharks so all swimmers should be very careful.

The waves in the Wood Canyon are usually strong.

So the overall recommendation of the Wood Canyon for swimming is positive.

Is the Wood Canyon good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Wood Canyon secluded and good for relaxing?

The beach is located in a natural area. In the high season, there are still almost no visitors, which makes this place ideal for a secluded holiday.

The following features add extra points:

Mountains/hills in the vicinity

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Wood Canyon?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Wood Canyon.

How far is the Wood Canyon from parking?

The Wood Canyon has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

What is the best time of the year to visit Wood Canyon?

The month with the highest temperature in Wood Canyon is September. Its average value reaches 28°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 21°C. The coldest month is March with air temperature 17°C and water 14°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Wood Canyon (California) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Wood Canyon (California) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.