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Swimming 50 min
Swimming 50 minGet Outside · Swimming
Sandy Beach County Park
- 50 min driveFrom downtown Sacramento, typical traffic
- Check current fees; day use parking fee charged
- July through SeptemberBest season
- Public access38.1409, -121.6861
About this spot
Long sandy beach on the Sacramento River at Rio Vista where the water is warm by mid-summer. Afternoon Delta winds are strong, which draws windsurfers but can make swimming choppy. There are no lifeguards and boat traffic passes offshore, so stay near the beach.
What's here
- beach
- restrooms
- showers
- picnic tables
Location
Get directions →Sandy Beach County Park
38.1409, -121.6861
About a 50-minute drive from downtown Sacramento.