# Rincon, United States: what it is and when to go

> Rincon is a beach in the United States of America (Santa Barbara, California). Interests: Beaches. The best time to visit is June to September. In June there are 14 h 17 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 43. It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/rincon-beach/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-08
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Beach in the United States of America · Beaches
- **Where:** United States
- **Best time:** June to September.
- **Nearest airport:** LAX Los Angeles, 110 km as the crow flies
- **Coordinates:** 34.37676, -119.48081

## What it is and where

Rincon is a beach in the United States of America (Santa Barbara, California). It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

Previously a nude beach at Northern end. Nudity no longer allowed since 2000.

It is in [Santa Barbara, California](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/santa-barbara/), where this site lists 43 more places to see, 23 km from the centre.

Its coordinates are 34.37676, -119.48081; the nearest main airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX, Los Angeles), 110 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=34.376762%2C-119.480814)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=34.376762%2C-119.480814)

It is one of the [Beaches](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/playa/) places in United States. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.

## When to go

The best time to visit Rincon is **June to September**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Better not | 9 h 57 |
| February | Better not | 10 h 46 |
| March | Better not | 11 h 45 |
| April | Possible | 12 h 52 |
| May | Possible | 13 h 48 |
| June | Best time | 14 h 17 |
| July | Best time | 14 h 05 |
| August | Best time | 13 h 17 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 12 |
| October | Possible | 11 h 07 |
| November | Better not | 10 h 10 |
| December | Better not | 9 h 43 |

In June there are 14 h 17 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 43. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.

When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#cuando-ir).

## Before you go to United States

To enter United States there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Book national parks and cars in advance”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the United States checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#antes-de-salir). Currency: US dollar (USD); plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter, and check your devices' voltage); emergencies: 911 for everything.

In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.

## What is nearby

- [California Mission Trail - stage 06 Mission San Buenaventura, Ventura to Mission Santa Barbara](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/california-mission-trail-stage-06-mission-san-buenaventura-v/): Hiking · 3.0 km
- [Carpinteria Valley Museum of History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/carpinteria-valley-historical-museum/): History museum in Carpinteria, California · 4.1 km
- [Island Brewing Company](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/island-brewing-company/): Brewery · 4.3 km
- [Casa del Herrero](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/casa-del-herrero/): Single-family detached home in Santa Barbara County, California · 16 km
- [Montecito Hot Springs](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/montecito-hot-springs/): Thermal springs in California · 18 km

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the United States guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/).

## More in United States: Beaches

- [Coney Island](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/coney-island-beach/): coastal neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
- [Waimānalo Beach, Hawaii](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/waimanalo-beach/)
- [Maro Reef](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/maro-reef/): shoal in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States
- [Glass Beach](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/glass-beach/): beach in northern California, USA
- [Waipiʻo Valley](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/waipio-beach/): valley on Hawaii Island, Hawaii
- [Baker Beach](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/baker-beach-clothing-optional-area/): beach on the peninsula of San Francisco, California, United States

Every United States place under Beaches, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/playa/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Rincon?

It is a beach in the United States of America. It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

### When is the best time to visit Rincon?

June to September. In June there are 14 h 17 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 43.

### How do you get to Rincon?

The nearest main airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), 110 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=34.376762%2C-119.480814) opens the route on the map, and how to get around United States is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse).

### How do I add it to my trip?

With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United States map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.

### What else is around here?

Nearby you have [California Mission Trail - stage 06 Mission San Buenaventura, Ventura to Mission Santa Barbara](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/california-mission-trail-stage-06-mission-san-buenaventura-v/), [Carpinteria Valley Museum of History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/carpinteria-valley-historical-museum/), [Island Brewing Company](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/island-brewing-company/). The rest is in [the United States guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/448594746), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2153351), CC0. More about Rincon on [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rincon_(surfspot)). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).

