About This Beach
Cayucos State Beach wraps around a protective cove on California’s Central Coast, offering a gentle beach experience with typically calm waters suitable for swimming. The beach is anchored by the historic 982-foot Cayucos Pier, originally built in 1872 and recently renovated, providing fishing opportunities and expansive views of Estero Bay and Morro Rock in the distance. The quaint beach town of Cayucos maintains its vintage California charm with historic buildings housing antique shops, restaurants, and local businesses just steps from the sand. Annual events including the New Year’s Day Polar Bear Dip and Fourth of July fireworks celebration make the beach a community gathering place, while the consistent mild climate allows for year-round beach activities.