Emma Wood State Beach is a protected beach

Beach

A beach is a geological landform along the shoreline of an ocean, sea, lake or river. It usually consists of loose particles which are often composed of rock, such as sand, gravel, shingle, pebbles or cobblestones...

 in California

California

California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...

, located west of the city of Ventura

Ventura, California

Ventura is the county seat of Ventura County, California, United States, incorporated in 1866. The population was 106,433 at the 2010 census, up from 100,916 at the 2000 census. Ventura is accessible via U.S...

. The beach was named after Miss Emma Catherine Wood.

Activities

Although popular for fishing, it is probably most famous for its amazing surf.

Emma Wood has a great shore break which has resulted in many surf contests.
34.2852787°N 119.3256688°W

See also

• California State Beaches
  California State Beaches
  The beaches listed below are along the coastline of the state of California. Beaches are listed in order from south to north.- San Diego County :* Border Field State Park* Imperial Beach* Silver Strand State Beach* Coronado Municipal Beach...
  
  
• List of California Beaches