Northern Ventura County Beaches

A string of wonderful beaches is spread along the northern Ventura County coast from the city of Ventura north to the Santa Barbara County line near Carpinteria. Several county park beaches such as Faria Beach Park and Hobson Beach Park offer ocean-view camping. Others are best known for great surfing, such as Mondos and Rincon Point.

Rincon Point

This world-class surfing destination draws surfers of all levels who want to take on the challenge of some of California's best waves. Annual competitions are held here. The best facilities are found on the Santa Barbara County side of the point at Rincon Beach County Park, while the best surfing is found from the tip of the point into the cove in Ventura County.

La Conchita Beach

Several recent landslides have brought tragedy to the small community of La Conchita. Across the highway from the town, La Conchita Beach is a sparkling little piece of sand extending a mile along the shore. Parking is limited to roadside spaces south of the freeway.

Mussel Shoals Beach

Mussel shoals Beach, also known as Little Rincon, is accessed from either Breakers Way or Ocean Avenue, but there is no parking along residential streets there. A few spots are found along a section of the Old Pacific Coast Highway. An oil company pier extends out to Rincon Island; both are closed to the public.

Old Piers Beach

This section of beach is along the highway near Mobil Pier Road, south of Mussel Shoals. The piers were removed in 1998, eliminating the sandbars that used to create a decent surfing break here. Still, some surfers frequent the area. Other than a surfing destination, the beach attracts few visitors.

Hobson Beach Park

Hobson Beach Park sits along the Pacific Coast Highway about 2½ miles north of Faria Beach Park at Pitas Point and 4½ miles south of Rincon Point. The county park offers a small campground, restrooms, limited parking, and beach access. Dogs are not allowed on the beach. The park is open from 7:00 AM to sunset.

Rincon Parkway

Rincon Parkway is simply a roadside strip of pavement designated for self-contained RV camping. It is administered by Ventura County Parks Department. Find more details about camping here and at other parks along this section of the Ventura County coast on our Camping page.