McGrath State Beach
- Status
- Closed (State Parks listing)
- Location
- 5 miles south of Ventura, off Harbor Blvd
- Hours (when open)
- 7 a.m.–10 p.m.
- Day use
- $10
About this beach
Status: Closed (checked October 26, 2026). State Parks lists McGrath State Beach as closed and gives no reason or reopening date. Check the park page before you go.
McGrath State Beach is about 5 miles south of Ventura, off Highway 101 via Harbor Boulevard. When open, it has a campground with tent, group and hike-and-bike sites, RV access and a dump station, plus day use for fishing, swimming and surfing.
Safety
State Parks warns of strong currents and riptides here.
Rules
Dogs are allowed in the campground and day-use area, but not on the beach.
Getting there & access
Getting there
From Highway 101, take Harbor Boulevard about 5 miles south of Ventura.
Status
The park is listed as closed. Call (805) 585-1850 before visiting.
- Dogs
- Not on the beach
- Phone
- (805) 585-1850
What's here
Campground (when open)
Tent, group and hike-and-bike sites with RV access
Facilities (when open)
Restrooms, showers and outdoor showers
Rules & official resources
- Dogs allowed in the campground and day-use area, not on the beachparks.ca.gov ↗
- Use caution: strong currents and riptidesparks.ca.gov ↗
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