Photo of Pistachio Beach with bright sand surface

Photo of Pistachio Beach with turquoise water surface

Photo of Pistachio Beach with spacious shore

Photo of Pistachio Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Pistachio Beach located in natural area

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Pistachio Beach

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the Pistachio Beach?

There are 2 places to stay in the Pistachio Beach area.The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5082786&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Pescadero Creek Inn</a></li></ul>

Pescadero, United States

#291 out of 385 in California

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Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Good for swimming Short walking distance

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Located outside the settlement

Pescadero • 6.7 km

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About

Pistachio Beach is located on the Pacific ocean and it is in the 291th place out of 385 beaches in the California region 173.4 km away from its center, the city of Sacramento. It is one of the beaches of Pescadero settlement, just 6.7 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, surrounded by the cliffs.

It is a spacious 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 not crowded place during the season.

Pistachio Beach 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.

2 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Gazos Creek Beach, which has a rating of 7.8.

Pistachio Beach (California) is located outside the Pescadero 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 Pistachio Beach 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

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+24 ^o C +13 ^o C

Air temperature

8.2 M/S

Wind

+15 ^o C

Water temperature

2 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Pescadero • 6.7 km

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Stays nearby

1 accomodations nearby

7.1km from the beach

8.7 Excellent

Pescadero Creek Inn

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Located at nearest locality

Pescadero • 460m from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7 (Good)

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Nearest Beaches

3.8km

Bean Hollow Beach Bean Hollow Beach

7.4 Good

4.1km

Gazos Creek Beach Gazos Creek Beach

7.8 Very good

6.1km

Pescadero Point Beach Pescadero Point Beach

6.7 Good

7km

Pescadero Beach Pescadero Beach

5.9 Pleasant

7.9km

Pescadero Beach Pescadero Beach

6.3 Pleasant

9.1km

Pescadero Beach II Pescadero Beach II

7.2 Good

11.5km

Cove Beach Cove Beach

7 Good

12km

Pomponio Beach Pomponio Beach

7.4 Good

Localities

Nearest

Pescadero • 6.7km

Main locality of province

Sacramento • 173.4km

Transport

Airport

HAF • 36.8km

Bus Station

Hwy 9 & Mountain • 25.8km

Train Station

Roaring Camp, Big Trees and Pacific Railroad Station • 34.2km

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Pistachio Beach?

The coastline of Pistachio Beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Pistachio Beach?

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

Is the Pistachio Beach 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 Pistachio Beach are usually strong.

So the overall recommendation of the Pistachio Beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Pistachio Beach 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 Pistachio Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

The following features add extra points:

Mountains/hills in the vicinity

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Pistachio Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Pistachio Beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Pistachio Beach?

There are 2 places to stay in the Pistachio Beach area.

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

Pescadero Creek Inn

How far is the Pistachio Beach from parking?

The Pistachio Beach 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 Pistachio Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Pistachio Beach is September. Its average value reaches 26°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 16°C. The coldest month is December with air temperature 14°C and water 13°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Pistachio Beach (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.Pistachio Beach (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.