Is it easy to find getting off of the 101 heading south? Is parking easy? Last, any advice on should i go here or emma wood? I went to emma wood once, and it was a little rocky in the water. I just want a beach were i can go in the water for a bit.

Yes , easy to find off 101, plenty of State beach signage , free parking..nice area. You'll like it.

There is one public parking garage right next to crowne plaza hotel, the beach is sandy but rhere is lot of kelp in the water and on the beach. It is very easy to get there from 101.

Thank you for your help

I didn't have an issue finding it. I just used the navigation. I never been to Emma wood. San Buena is rocky. But there are beachy parts. And you can go in the water. I like that it wasn't crowded.