Centered around the mouth of the Santa Clara River, McGrath consists of a beautiful 2 mile stretch of beachfront with unparalleled woodlands and dunes that house one of the best bird-watching areas in all of California—the Santa Clara Estuary Natural Preserve. During their seaside sleepover, visitors can explore the beautiful and exceptional wildlife through short or longer hikes, surf the distinguished breaks, angle to their hearts desire, or just lounge the day away. There are endless beachside opportunities with a large campground to accommodate crowds, as McGrath State Beach is a fantastic getaway from all the hustle and bustle of urban life.
Centered around the mouth of the Santa Clara River, McGrath consists of a beautiful 2 mile stretch of beachfront with unparalleled woodlands and dunes that house one of the best bird-watching areas in all of California—the Santa Clara Estuary Natural Preserve. During their seaside sleepover, visitors can explore the beautiful and exceptional wildlife through short or longer hikes, surf the distinguished breaks, angle to their hearts desire, or just lounge the day away. There are endless beachside opportunities with a large campground to accommodate crowds, as McGrath State Beach is a fantastic getaway from all the hustle and bustle of urban life.
McGrath State Beach
Centered around the mouth of the Santa Clara River, McGrath consists of a beautiful 2 mile stretch of beachfront with unparalleled woodlands and dunes that house one of the best bird-watching areas in all of California—the Santa Clara Estuary Natural Preserve. During their seaside sleepover, visitors can explore the beautiful and exceptional wildlife through short or longer hikes, surf the distinguished breaks, angle to their hearts desire, or just lounge the day away. There are endless beachside opportunities with a large campground to accommodate crowds, as McGrath State Beach is a fantastic getaway from all the hustle and bustle of urban life.
Centered around the mouth of the Santa Clara River, McGrath consists of a beautiful 2 mile stretch of beachfront with unparalleled woodlands and dunes that house one of the best bird-watching areas in all of California—the Santa Clara Estuary Natural Preserve. During their seaside sleepover, visitors can explore the beautiful and exceptional wildlife through short or longer hikes, surf the distinguished breaks, angle to their hearts desire, or just lounge the day away. There are endless beachside opportunities with a large campground to accommodate crowds, as McGrath State Beach is a fantastic getaway from all the hustle and bustle of urban life.
Activities in the park
Public campgrounds (book externally) —