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Goat Harbor Campsite

Two Harbors, United States

7.1

Good

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Light sand & pebble Sand & Pebbles bottom Good for Kayaking Short walking distance

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Located outside the settlement

Middle Ranch • 7.9 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Airport in the Sky Restaurant

9.2 - Excellent 2.3km

Restaurant Harbor Reef Restaurant & Bar

8.6 - Excellent 9.8km

Restaurant West End Galley

7.6 - Very good 9.8km

Tourist Attraction Frog Rock

7.4km

Tourist Attraction Catalina Aerial Adventure

8.5km

Tourist Attraction Catalina Chimes Tower

8.8 - Excellent 8.9km

Tourist Attraction Catalina Casino

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Tourist Attraction Casino Ballroom

9.4 - Excellent 8.9km

Tourist Attraction Avalon Diving History Exhibit

9.8 - Exceptional 8.9km

Tourist Attraction Casino Point Dive Park

9.2 - Excellent 9km

Tourist Attraction Tuna Club

8.4 - Very good 9.2km

Tourist Attraction Catalina Museum For Art & History

9 - Excellent 9.3km

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About

Goat Harbor Campsite is located on the Pacific ocean and it is in the 269th place out of 385 beaches in the California region 637.5 km away from its center, the city of Sacramento. It is one of the beaches of Middle Ranch settlement, just 7.9 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, among the mountains, surrounded by the cliffs.

It is a spacious coastline with turquoise water and light sand & pebble cover, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

Goat Harbor Campsite 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, sea kayaking.

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

3 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is San Diego Beach, which has a rating of 8.3.

Goat Harbor Campsite (California) is located outside the Middle Ranch 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 coast of the Cataline island 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 Goat Harbor Campsite 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

+21 ^o C +17 ^o C

Air temperature

3.4 M/S

Wind

+20 ^o C

Water temperature

1.3 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Middle Ranch • 7.9 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Airport in the Sky Restaurant

9.2 - Excellent 2.3km

Restaurant Harbor Reef Restaurant & Bar

8.6 - Excellent 9.8km

Restaurant West End Galley

7.6 - Very good 9.8km

Tourist Attraction Frog Rock

7.4km

Tourist Attraction Catalina Aerial Adventure

8.5km

Tourist Attraction Catalina Chimes Tower

8.8 - Excellent 8.9km

Tourist Attraction Catalina Casino

9.2 - Excellent 8.9km

Tourist Attraction Casino Ballroom

9.4 - Excellent 8.9km

Tourist Attraction Avalon Diving History Exhibit

9.8 - Exceptional 8.9km

Tourist Attraction Casino Point Dive Park

9.2 - Excellent 9km

Tourist Attraction Tuna Club

8.4 - Very good 9.2km

Tourist Attraction Catalina Museum For Art & History

9 - Excellent 9.3km

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Middle Ranch • 10.3km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.3 (Good)

There is no particular indicator for the extremity of any particular activity, but if there were, then sea kayaking is definitely at the bottom of the scale. If you are a fan of this kind of entertainment, you can do your favorite activity at Goat Harbor Campsite. See what our users think about it in the reviews section.

In most cases, the question What to do on Goat Harbor Campsite implies the presence of any excursions or attractions near the beach. Of course in this area there are lots of places to go besides the beach. There are historical, entertainment and even gastronomic tours offered by local guides. More information is better to clarify directly on the spot.

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Localities

Nearest

Middle Ranch • 7.9km

Main locality of province

Sacramento • 637.5km

Transport

Airport

CIB • 2.3km

Bus Station

Bayside-Ent 919 Newport • 51.3km

Train Station

Swinford St. / Cruise Center • 38.4km

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Average Reviews rating

7.1 Good

Josslyn Boyce

6 Pleasant

The campsite location is particularly ideal for those who prefer to camp via boat.

March 2023

Sandy Flicker

10 Exceptional

The beach has light sand with pebbles and is considered one of the best spots for boating in Southern California.

March 2023

Shanique Hernández

8 Very good

The beach has light sand with pebbles, and overall it was a pleasant experience. However, the bathroom facilities could use some improvement.

March 2023

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Goat Harbor Campsite?

Goat Harbor Campsite has a light sand and pebble cover. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance to the water is a mixture of sand and pebbles, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes.

What are the key activities at Goat Harbor Campsite?

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

Is the Goat Harbor Campsite good for swimming?

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

Goat Harbor Campsite does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

There are few boats in the bay.

Is the Goat Harbor Campsite 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 mixed with pebbles and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Goat Harbor Campsite 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 Goat Harbor Campsite?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Goat Harbor Campsite.

There are 1 restaurants nearby.Airport in the Sky Restaurant is the closest place located 2500 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Goat Harbor Campsite?

There are 62 places to stay in the Goat Harbor Campsite area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Goat Harbor Campsite include:

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How far is the Goat Harbor Campsite from parking?

The Goat Harbor Campsite 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 Goat Harbor Campsite?

The month with the highest temperature in Goat Harbor Campsite is September. Its average value reaches 25°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 22°C. The coldest month is March with air temperature 17°C and water 15°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Goat Harbor Campsite (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.Goat Harbor Campsite (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.