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Shelter Cove, California, United States

Black Sands Beach

Black Sands Beach in Shelter Cove, California is a dramatic ocean beach with powerful Pacific waves and strong currents suitable only for advanced swimmers. The dark sand beach and rugged coastline offer scenic beauty but present challenging swimming conditions. Only experienced ocean swimmers should attempt this spot, and conditions should be checked carefully beforehand.

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Black Sands Beach

40.0470, -124.0785

Details

Location
Shelter Cove, California, United States
Type
ocean
Difficulty
advanced
Coordinates
40.0470, -124.0785

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