8 Free Swimming Holes near Vaquero Beach
first prev 1 next lastShowing Swimming Holes within 50 miles Distance miles of Vaquero Beach near Gorman City, Zip, or Address
Fish Creek
Lake Hughes, California
13.9 miles EA super-deep upper pool and a lower pool about 5 feet deep, with a slideable waterfall — plus some higher jump spots for those willing to do a bit of rock climbing.
Hike, Rock Climb, Swim
Castaic Lagoon
Castaic
13.9 miles SEThe lower lake at Castaic Lake State Recreation Area, with a lifeguarded summer swim beach on the west shore. Swimming is free; the county charges $15 per vehicle.
Canoe, Hike, Kayak, Swim
Punchbowls
Santa Paula, California
22.2 miles SWA series of beautiful swimming holes in Santa Paula Canyon, 3.5 miles from the trailhead, featuring a 25-foot waterfall and natural river slides of varying speeds above.
Swim
Sespe Gorge
Maricopa, California
28.7 miles WMultiple swimming holes along the Sespe and Bear Creek junction, about 4.5 miles in, with good shade and a small camping area tucked into the canyon.
Swim 0.3-1.0 mi
Rock Pool
Agoura Hills, California
39.2 miles SA river-fed swimming hole deep in Malibu Creek State Park, ringed by forest and rock formations — reach it via a short level path from the Visitor Center or a scenic 2-mile out-and-back from the campsite.
Camp, Hike, Swim
Switzer Falls
Altadena, California
44.7 miles SEA 4.5-mile round-trip hike up into the San Gabriel Mountains delivers a rewarding waterfall — purchase your Adventure Pass before heading up to the trailhead.
Swim
Point Dume State Beach
Malibu, California
45.6 miles SHeadlands, rocky coves, a quiet beach, gray whale watching from December to April, an easy coastal hike to sweeping views, and a fun Iron Man movie cameo — all at Point Dume in Malibu.
Dive, Hike, Rock Climb, Swim
Carpinteria State Beach
Carpinteria, California
46.9 miles SWTwelve miles south of Santa Barbara, a mile of clean swimming beach with year-round lifeguards, stellar tidepools, seal and whale sightings, and campsite access to hiking trails and town.
Camp, Hike, Swim
