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CONTACT INFORMATION

Dena Bellman *
District Superintendent, Channel Coast District - California State Parks
805.331.3955 phone 1
[email protected]
[email protected]


Colin Rooney *
Special Event Coordinator, California State Parks - Channel Coast District - Ventura Sector
805-746-7095 phone 1
[email protected]


Katharine Wilson *
District Planning Chief, Channel Coast District - California State Parks
805-804-2060 phone 1
[email protected]


Permits Department, State Parks and Beaches
California Film Commission
7080 Hollywood Blvd., Suite 900, Hollywood, CA 90028 USA
323.860.2960 phone 1
800.858.4749 phone 2
[email protected]
http://film.ca.gov/state-permits/parks-beaches/


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WEBSITE:
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Keywords: Beachfront; Coastal

General Notes: updated 3.16.2023 bd

Usage Restriction: Due to Snowy Plover bird being on federal list of endangered species, no filming anywhere on beach May 1-Oct 31 (subject to review). Need two weeks advance notice for all filming. Drone use restricted due to nesting seasons. No weekend or holiday filming.

Jurisdictions: CALIFORNIA FILM COMMISSION - CFC, VENTURA COUNTY FILM COMMISSION - FLICS

Within 30-Mile Studio Zone: N

State Property: Y

Closed/Vacant: N

Fees: Yes
Ownership: state

Permit: Yes, state

Verified: 5/15/2025

Location Details

McGrath State Beach (SB)

United States / Oxnard, California
Location ID: #1581

This State beach offers lush riverbanks of the Santa Clara River and sand dunes along the shore. A nature trail leads to the Santa Clara Estuary Natural Preserve.
Campgrounds, small lake.

Location Category:

  • NATURAL LANDSCAPES / PARKS - *;
  • NATURAL LANDSCAPES / PARKS - State Parks;
  • WATER & COASTAL AREAS - *;
  • WATER & COASTAL AREAS - Beaches / Coastline;
  • WATER & COASTAL AREAS - Coastal Dunes;
  • WATER & COASTAL AREAS - Rivers / Rapids
 
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