Paradise Beach

Paradise beach is access to the American River from the river park neighborhood! You will know you have arrived when you see a small parking lot and a pool! Walk straight past that and there's a bike trail and trails! I love taking my dog here to swim and run off leash! The area recently got re done due to the beavers. The area is open sunrise to sunset. Please leave the outdoors better than you found it-- pick up your trash!!!

So we went on probably a bad day overall, but the experience was great. I could only imagine what this place would be like on a "normal" day. The day and time we went was during the Covid crisis, along with the wild fires during the summer. It was a short hike to get to the waters, but we were the only ones around. We took our dog too. There are many trails you can follow, and I would only imagine there are many people hiking and getting their exercise on. We did see some people walking their dogs too. I would imagine this is the place to go on a hot day. I've added pictures on how to get to the water. I would imagine that the tide level may change during the seasons.

Doesn't look like much , you have to walk passed the pools and down the path but it's worth it. Do NOT GO in crocs LOL.Very beautiful and peaceful with ducks and dogs swimming around. Would come back , since they allow animals here as well. I love animals. Kids were swimming here nice family area.There was a family with about 5 kids leaving when it was getting dark so people go there very often and feel safe enough to bring their children for a nice picnic/ lake day ! Pure happiness from dogs and children while at this place just because it's so open free and beautiful. Enjoy!Thanks for reading hope this helps !

This isn't even a beach. It's just like your typical grounds next to a river. They should change its name to Paradise River.

It is a little bit of a walk. I went to the left of the actual beach, just cuz I don't like people lol but still a nice spot!

PUT YOUR DOG ON A LEASH. You will get a citation if you let your dog off leash at this park. Not to mention you will ruin the visit for any families with children who are fearful of dogs. You will ruin it for responsible dog owners. Please don't be the as*holes letting your unleashed dog repeatedly charge the play area of young children, terrorizing them while they're just trying to build a sandcastle. If someone asks you to leash your dog, please do so! I'm sure your dog is nice, but idgaf because I don't know you or your dog. It is *illegal* to have your dog unleashed at Paradise Beach. Someone will call a ranger if your dog is disturbing children. We shouldn't have to call ask you to put on a leash. Take your dog to a dog park instead. Or just have some basic consideration for others. Thanks.

Favorite go to river spot for a picnic and afternoon swimming. Super dog friendly with most dogs off leash and playing as a group. Notmuch shade so please be sure to have coverings for your dogs paws to walk back to the car from the shore. In order to get to the water form the parkinglot there is a quarter of a milewalk with steep hills, just a heads up. Enjoy!

Nice beach! Big enough to have your own space even if it gets a little crowded. Def bring some water shoes Bc there's a ton of clam shells on the beach and will hurt your feet. You do have to walk a bit down to the left.. but don't get discouraged it's not as far as it looks

I like this location on the river because it is kind of hidden, you have to walk a little ways until you get to the water, but once you do it's mostly calm and beautiful. There are a lot of shallow areas that are safe enough​ to​ swim in and if you walk down the trail further there are fewer​ people. Wish there were areas with tables and more shade, but it's good overall.

The paradise beach itself is very small and mildly beautiful but if u find your way through the jungle to the island in the middle, then it's a 5 star spot, but can you find it?