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Some people flocked to Central Coast beaches to cool down from the heat

By Sophia Villalba Aug 21, 2025 | 8:02 PM

Some people flocked to the beaches on Thursday to cool down from the inland heat.

I wanted to beat the heat, so I came out to the coast, said Rishi Shah, Newport Beach resident.

Rishi Shah is visiting from Newport Beach. They are getting some of that heat wave too. Its colder here in Cayucos, Shah said.

Shah is staying in the Paso Robles area while he visits the surrounding towns. Its nice to get to the coast, be close to the water, and hang out and relax, Shah said.

For Tracy Katz, she liked the not so not-so-busy beaches on Thursday. Its not overcrowded, its just right, said Tracy Katz, Calabasas resident.

Shes visiting from Calabasas. Its more oppressive in the valley. Its denser and harder to get some coolness. Over here, it just seems to be everywhere. Its just moisture in the air, and its fantastic, Katz said.

For Cayucos Surf Company, its been a steady day. This summer has been great. The weather has been phenomenal. Right now, with the heat wave, weve got a little bit more people. Definitely. A lot more people are out in shorts because its 80, said George Coats, Cayucos Surf Company manager.

Manager George Coats says he thinks the heat will bring more visitors to Cayucos.

I imagine tomorrow and through the weekend its going to be pretty busy, Coats said.