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Dune entrance answer
The short answer first, with the official State Parks check directly below it.
Direct answer
Vehicle day use is $5 per vehicle, 7:00 AM–10:00 PM daily.
Passes are sold first come, first served at the Grand Avenue and Pier Avenue beach-entry kiosks. Same-day capacity is not guaranteed, and tides, weather, sand, or creek conditions can restrict vehicle access.
Standard day use$5 per vehicle
Vehicle hours7 AM–10 PM
AvailabilityFirst come, capacity permitting
Vehicles must have current registration. Four-wheel drive is strongly recommended. The OHV area begins at Post 2; transport OHVs there before unloading.
Capacity and closures can changeCheck today’s official status↗Pier Avenue kiosk · 100 Pier AveGet entrance directions→State Parks public informationCall (805) 473-7220→
Verified against California State Parks on August 3, 2026. Conditions, capacity, hours, and fees can change; State Parks remains the dunes authority.