Seacliff CA Real Estate
In between Rio Del Mar, and Aptos, about 6 miles south of Santa Cruz on the west side of the highway, a beautiful little town called Seacliff exists. The family-friendly community offers residents not only the incredible views of the ocean but also the prime setting of being close to amenities in nearby Aptos, Rio Del Mar or Santa Cruz. The Seacliff seashore neighborhood is an extensive beachfront location that attracts not only beach-goers but also fishermen, walkers, picnickers, and campers. There are also shops, golfing (about 5 miles away), and dining in nearby Aptos.
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Seacliff Beach is an interesting seaside community on the ocean.
Seacliff is a stunning area of Santa Cruz County. During the mid 1920's, homeowners built their homes on the cliffs above Seacliff Beach. Prior to that it was farmland, much of it artichokes.Today much of Seacliff has changed from small vacation cottages to full time homes. One of the draws from out of the area is the beach for its highly sought after RV sites. Seacliff State Beach is only one of two places where RVer's can set up right in a parking lot overlooking the beach. They are a mere 20 feet from the sand. They can enjoy the sunsets, hear the waves crashing, and experience the beach in a way that not even hotel residents can.
In 1931, Seacliff State Beach Park became the one of the first state beaches in California. The beach itself is a very pretty stretch of sand between the ocean and the cliffs. The weather is foggier during the summer than most areas of Santa Cruz County, which does tend to make it cooler. The summer temperatures are in the mid 60's-70's and in the winter, the temperatures range from the mid 50's to mid 60's.
There are several festivals annually that occur at Seacliff. One is the Migration Festival held on the second Saturday in February. This festival is to celebrate the journey of so many different birds, animals, and water-life that migrate into and through the area. All ages are invited to the festival which is presented by the California State Parks. There are four sites: Natural Bridges, New Brighton and Seacliff State Beaches, and Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park. Parking is $6 and is good for all day at any of the state parks or beaches. The festival includes educational booths, food, live music, crafts, and children's games.
The other celebration is the Festival of the Cement Ship held annually on the first Saturday in June. Aptos also hosts a 4th of July parade that is billed as the "world's shortest parade" It covers only 2 city blocks and everyone turns out for it. There are dozens of floats and groups celebrating Independence Day and the Santa Cruz County community. There is also a 4th of July pancake breakfast and a party in the park (Aptos Village Park) after the parade.
Each year, the Monte Foundation hosts a fundraiser for schools and kids. Held on Seacliff beach, there are volleyball tournaments where kids play for scholarships. Other activities include: laser tag, dance troupes entertaining, a surf simulator, door prizes, and lots of food. In the evening, fireworks light up the sky. There are some 50 schools, nonprofit agencies, and youth groups participating to earn a share of the profits raised. Generally, around $200,000 a year has been raised, for a total of over $2.5 million in the past 12 years. Cost is $15 for over 5, and children 5 and younger are free.
There is also a group called SNAP (Seacliff Needs A Park) that is working hard to bring a park to Seacliff for the children. Supporters are hoping to be able to buy 1.25 acres to house the park as well as new homes. No hotel will be built, which is important to the group. There are various fundraisers that the group holds to pay for the park, and there are meetings to design the park, with children taking the lead in what they want to have.
Located below the bluffs, and comprising about 2 miles of beach, Seacliff is narrow and flat and is a great spot for playing on the beach as well as fishing off the infamous Seacliff pier. Besides the pier, the beach is known for camping, as a popular swimming spot, has an interpretive center, gift shop, as well as a visitors center with docent-led tours. Some interesting facts about Seacliff beach: there are 86 acres of coastal bluffs and seashore; about 2.6 million people visit each year; almost 35,000 people attended educational programs last year at the beach; and almost 2,000 local school children were served last year. The Aptos history museum also hosts a Walking for History tour of Seacliff and Rio Del Mar beaches.
The homes that reside on the bluff have incredible ocean views. The homes on the west side tend to be older and some are smaller. On the east side, the streets are wider and the homes are newer. In this area there is commercial development as well as Seacliff's "downtown". Homes in Seacliff range from the low $600,000's to $2.5 million plus for prime ocean view places on the bluff and the cost can go much higher for homes on the sand. Condominiums range in price from $400,000 - $700,000.
Located at the end of the fishing pier is the U.S.S. Palo Alto, one of three concrete ships built during World War I. World War I ended before the ship ever saw service, so it was hauled to the Seacliff pier and sunk there. It became an amusement area complete with dance floor, a café, a heated pool, and a series of amusement park-type concessions. However, after two seasons, the company that started the center filed for bankruptcy due to the depression and had to close and strip the ship.
The Palo Alto became a launching point for fisherman after that. After many serious storms, the ship became too dangerous for people and was fenced off permanently. Now, the ship has become an artificial reef to many different types of water-life: halibut, jacksmelt, perch, sole, flounder, mackerel, sea stars, barnacles, mussels, rock crabs, and kingfish. Birds, sea lions, as well as seals also make their home in and on the ship.
If you do not have an RV but would still like to stay in Seacliff, there is a Best Western which is just a few minutes walk from Seacliff State Beach. Seacliff also has a church called The Coastlands. To learn more about the history of the Aptos area and Seacliff, check out the Aptos Chamber of Commerce website.
With amazing views, incredible homes and real estate, and so much to do, Seacliff is an incredible place to call home!
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