Surfers Knoll Beach

If you like wild uncrowded beaches, this little parking lot with shower and bathrooms provides access to a long wild beach connecting with the beach that fronts McGrath State Park. At high tide, the beach walk is pretty steep with a big drop off from the high dunes. Anacapa Island and Santa Cruz Island are front and center on the horizon, and the waves really crash in on this section of coast. No lifeguards here, but I have seen a guy walking his goats. Join the sunset crowd as the sun slips behind the islands and then head for dinner at one of the many restaurants at the Ventura Harbor village across the road.

Cross street from Ventura Harbor Village, kids need to be around with parents, play safe. big wave, nice surfing spot, very excited to find this place. I haven’t noticed this place until I saw Unilocalers sharing. Having a good time. Not many people. Small beach. Heard Hip-​Pop leaving… Another Hip-​Pop car driving in… Saw groping of seagulls cross beaches. Kids, folks laugh…

Decided to have some beach fun with the pups today and this place was awesome! Parking was a little bit of a pain which is the only reason I didn’t give it 5 stars, but other than that this beach is great!

We came here on a Monday and the teeny parking lot was nearly empty, but I could visual it on the weekends and it would be mobbed. I guess parking at Harbor Village and walking across the street would be the best bet.
There were only a few peeps on the beach today. To the north, dogs are allowed as we watched two dobermans almost have a small poodle for lunch. To the south, no dogs allowed. Since we didn’t have our dogs, we headed to the left, I parked myself on the dune and the rest ran to the water’s edge to frolic and take photos. It’s really a nice view either way and was a good place for some So Cal beach photos.
There are plenty of warning signs about the rip-​tides and if you can read the ocean, you can see where NOT to swim. I saw at least two large 100′ sections that could drag even Popeye out to sea. Being that dogs are allowed, I’d be afraid to throw a ball out into the water in fear that they’d swim out into the wrong current.
After 15 mins, the group all came back up to where I was enjoying the sun and showed me their feet. I asked them if the Exxon Valdez oil spill was taking it’s toll on the So Cal beaches? I, too, ended up with a half-​dollar size wad of black oil on my toe. Let’s see … Mayonnaise takes this stuff off… maybe we should return to the seafood place and try the tartar sauce? Instead we opted to wait for the goo-​gone at home.
Other than the oil part, the rest of the visit was very nice. Showers and bathrooms were clean. Only one homeless guy. Hang Ten!

I like to watch the surfers here and/​or sit on the beach and listen to music after my bike ride.
Today there was a surf camp for kids. I didn’t get to see the surf lessons although I hung out on the beach for about 30 minutes. Down the way I did see some surfers. The surf seemed good today.
I saw a dead seal… or I think it was a dead seal close to the jetty. Birds were picking at it.
The water was cool and will be a great relief when the weather warms up.
If you are not an experienced ocean swimmer, I lovingly & strongly recommend not swimming here and swimming at the next beach, Harbor Cove Beach, which is a 30 second walk.
Don’t forget your Boogie Boards and Sunscreen.

Beautiful place with a Beautiful view
Definitely a great after dinner spot to relax and enjoy the sunset.

This is a chill spot by the Ventura Harbor. Most people come here to chillax and look at the waves, some tan, others go into the water and enjoy the waves.
Being right next to the Ventura Harbor, I tend to grab some grub near by and eat in the lot while enjoying the view and sound of the beach. Place is awesome.
As far as the waves, its generally choppy and sometimes windy on this beach, but it has good sunny days as well. Its a nice running beach and cuddle beach for couples.
There’s a «kiddy beach» close to this spot that have kid friendly waves, if you’re bringing little ones to the water.

My friends were a tad stressed out due to their personally life and I thought I would cheer them up by taking them to a nice dinner at the pier plus a stroll at the beach since it is across the street. I had such a great time at the beach gazing at the stars. I actually saw a shotting star… I made a huge wish. I hope it comes true! hehehe. Besides the wonderful star gazing. I also found a pet rock and made a turtle on the beach. I had a really great time chatting with my friends and listening to the ocean crash against the shoreline. this was one of the best days. I am going to remember it because I was able to relax from a hard days worth of work! Two Thumbs Up from ME!!!

an okay beach. no lifeguard on duty. not a swimming beach, too strong of currents. this beach is easily accessible through the Ventura Harbor. The only setback was the sweet smell of marine life death that was nauseating in most parts of the beach from two dead beached dolphins and a dead seal being munched on by buzzards. Yuck! The call was made before we got there, but no one showed up to clean up the mess. There are bathrooms and foot showers.