William Randolph Hearst Memorial Beach offers a protected cove with excellent access for both fishing and water sports, featuring a fishing pier (no license required, but limits enforced), kayak rentals available daily, and ample amenities including 150 parking spaces, picnic tables, restrooms, and water facilities.

The day-use beach is open dawn to dusk and provides easy beach access for swimming, hiking, and beachcombing, with scenic coastal views near the historic Hearst Castle.