Gonzales Beach

Gonzales Beach is a wide arc of sand nestled between two headlands. This bay is generally calm, and the waters warm up slightly with a maximum summer water temperature of 13 degrees Celsius, ideal for swimming while being protected on three sides from the ocean's fury.

The beach is also a nice place to sunbathe. Luxury homes line the rocky shoreline, and a small terraced park with picnic tables and restrooms lies just behind the beach. This beach is ideal for stand-up paddleboarding or kayaking due to its protected location. A long, gradual concrete path winds its way down to the beach in a zigzag pattern, making hauling your things relatively easy. You can have a relaxing paddle along the shoreline, past the cliffside homes. Dogs are allowed off-leash September through May, outside of the high-traffic summer months.