Outdoors
Beaches near Palo Alto
30 named beaches within 37 miles, nearest first, with a map and directions.
Beaches within 37 mi
30
Closest
15.2 mi
Tunitas Beach
Worth the drive
Map
Map of 30 places loads as you scroll.
All beaches, nearest first
- 15.2miTunitas Beach
- 15.3miMartin's Beach
- 16miSan Gregorio nude beach
- 16.2miSan Gregorio State Beach
- 16.3miSan Gregorio Beach
- 16.6miManhattan Beach
- 16.8miRedondo Beach
- 16.9miPoplar Beach
- 17.1miFrancis Beach
- 17.3miHalf Moon Bay State Beach
- 17.3miElmar Beach
- 17.4miMateo Coast State Beaches
- 17.5miVenice Beach
- 17.6miPomponio State Beach
- 17.7miDunes Beach
- 18.2miMiramar Beach
- 18.5miSand Beach
- 19miPescadero State Beach
- 19miPescadero Beach
- 20.5miBean Hollow State Beach
- 22.2miMontara State Beach
- 22.2miMontara Beach
- 22.7miGray Whale Cove State Beach
- 22.7miDevils Slide Beach
- 23.1miPacifica State Beachsand
- 23.2miSan Pedro Beach
- 23.3miRockaway Beach
- 23.6miShelter Cove, Pacifica, California
- 24.1miSharp Park Beach
- 24.3miWaddell Creek Beach
Straight-line distance from the center of Palo Alto; driving and trail distances are longer.
Before you go
Rip currents are the leading surf hazard. If caught, swim parallel to shore until you are out of the current.
Bacteria levels rise after storms; many counties post advisories for 72 hours after rain.
Dogs, alcohol, fires and parking rules differ from beach to beach. Check the posted signs or the park’s website.
Questions
What is the closest beach to Palo Alto?
Tunitas Beach, about 15.2 miles from the center of Palo Alto.
How many beaches are near Palo Alto?
30 named beaches are within 37 miles.
Sources: Wikidata and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), checked 2026-11-08; photos from Wikimedia Commons under the licenses shown. Access, fees and conditions change; check before visiting.