Paradise Beach
Paradise Beach @ Glenn Hall Park
Paradise Beach is located near California State University, Sacramento, on an oxbow bend in the river, creating a cove for cautious swimmers and skimmers. The park is a popular destination for swimming families and young adults.

Paradise Beach is located on an oxbow bend in the American River, creating a cove for cautious swimmers and skimmers. πŸ–οΈ A popular destination for swimming families and young adults.

Why Go

🌊 Enjoy swimming in the American River's cove
πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦ Family-friendly spot for relaxation
🎣 Popular for fishing in the off-season
🧺 Perfect for picnics by the river

Why Avoid

🚫 Alcohol is strictly prohibited year-round
⚠️ Swimming is at your own risk
πŸŠβ€β™€οΈ No supervised swimming directly at Paradise Beach (available at nearby Glenn Hall Park pool)

Getting There

πŸš— From U.S. 50, take Howe Ave. off-ramp (north)
➑️ Turn left on Fair Oaks Blvd.
➑️ Turn right on Carlson Drive
πŸ“ Located at Carlson and Sandburg Drives, accessible over the levee from Glenn Hall Park

Hours

β˜€οΈ Open year-round from sunrise to sunset

Cost

πŸ’° No entry fees collected
πŸšΆβ€β™€οΈ Walk-in access available

Tags
parkbeachswimmingfishingoutdoorfamily-friendlypicnic