Beaches of Santa Cruz County, California
Santa Cruz
Main Beach/Cowell Beach
Beach Street, Santa Cruz,
Phone: 831.420.6015
Santa Cruz invites sun worshippers to play volleyball, swim, surf or stroll along the sandy beach. Lifeguards in summer. Surf nearby
Open sunrise to 10 pm.
www.santacruzparksandrec.com
Moran Lake Park
2700 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz,
Phone: 831.454.7956, Fax: 831.454.7940
This 9.2 acre regional park provides beach access, picnicking, surfing and fishing.
Sunrise to sunset.
www.scparks.com
Natural Bridges State Beach
2531 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz,
Phone: 831.423.4609
Monarch butterflies Oct. - Jan. Visitor Center.
Beach has low-tide tidepools and a natural arch.
8 am to sunset.
www.santacruzstateparks.org
Pleasure Point Beach
East Cliff Dr. and Pleasure Point Dr., Santa Cruz,
Phone: 831.454.7956, Fax: 831.454.7940
This coastal access point is a popular Santa Cruz surf spot.
Open sunrise to sunset.
www.scparks.com
Santa Cruz Harbor Beach
5th Ave. at East Cliff Dr., Santa Cruz,
Phone: 831.475.6161
Harbor Beach is a beautiful beach adjacent to Santa Cruz Harbor and Twin Lakes State Beach with restaurants and shops.
Harbor office open daily 9 am - 5 pm.
www.santacruzharbor.org
Seabright Beach
East Cliff Dr. at Seabright Avenue, Santa Cruz,
Phone: 831.429.2850, 831.427.4868
A long sandy beach between the Boardwalk and the Santa Cruz Harbor. Fire rings available,small bonfires. Dogs permitted on leashes.
Open daily 6 am - 10 pm.
www.santacruzstateparks.org
Twin Lakes State Beach
East Cliff Dr. at 7th Ave., Santa Cruz,
Phone: 831.429.2850
On this beach you can build bonfires in the beach fire rings.The beaches close at 10 and are enforced, so be forewarned. Good location for birdwatching. Outdoor showers and restrooms are available.
Open daily 6 am - 10 pm.
www.santacruzstateparks.org
Live Oak
East Cliff Coastal Access Points
12th Ave. to 41st Ave., Live Oak,
Phone: 831.454.7956, Fax: 831.454.7940
All of the points offer beach access from various locations along East Cliff Drive.
Open daily, sunrise to sunset.
www.scparks.com
Capitola
Capitola Beach
The Esplanade, Capitola,
Phone: 831.475.6522
Located in Capitola Village along the famous Esplanade, lined with shops and restaurants. Walk along the beach.
Open sunrise to sunset.
www.capitolasoquelchamber.com
New Brighton State Beach
1500 Park Avenue, Capitola,
Phone: 831.685.6500
Beach and campground open all year. Day-use fee $6. Campsites $20-$25. By reservation only.
May 1 - Oct. 31: 8 am - 10 pm; Nov. 1 - Apr. 31: 8 am to 1/2 hour after sunset.
www.santacruzstateparks.org
Davenport
Davenport Landing Beach Access
Davenport Landing, Davenport,
Phone: 831.454.7956, Fax: 831.454.7940
This protected cove is the original site of Davenport, a once thriving whaling town. Wheelchair accessible restrooms.
Open sunrise to sunset.
www.scparks.com
Waddell Creek/Rancho del Oso State Beach
Hwy. 1, eight miles north of Davenport, Ca
Phone: 831.425.1218
Windy beach precludes sunbathing much of the year but attracts hang gliders, windsurfers & tidepool explorers. Nature Center.
Open sunrise to sunset.Beautiful place with different weather inland. A pretty place for a bike ride or a hike.
www.santacruzstateparks.org
La Selva Beach
Manresa State Beach
The main part of Manresa State Beach is off of San Andreas Road, right next to the train trestle. Some surf here, great beach for long quiet walks.The campgrounds and other part of the beach are about a mile away further south at 206 Sand Dollar, La Selva,Ca. 95076
Phone: 831.763.7063, 831.761.1795 Enjoy the surf, sand & sun. Picnic tables available. Day-use fee. Tent camping only; no RVs permitted. Reservations needed. Open 8 am to sunset. Campground closes last Sat. in Oct. and reopens 2nd Fri. in March.
www.santacruzstateparks.org
Aptos
Rio Del Mar Beach
Rio Del Mar Blvd., Aptos,
Phone: 831.685.6500
A wide strip of clean sand. Nearby shopping and restaurants. Dogs allowed on leashes. Lifeguards in the summer. There are fire rings that you can build your bonfires in, but they close the beaches at 10 so be forewarned they need to have the fires out.
Open 8 am to 10 pm.
www.santacruzstateparks.org
Seacliff State Beach
201 State Park Dr., Aptos,
Phone: 831.685.6500 (Visitors Ctr), 800.444.7275, summer reservations
This long stretch of sand has great accessible facilities including picnic areas, an interpretive center and RV camping. Some of the BBQ areas have fire pits for small bonfires.
May 1- Oct. 31: 8 am-10 pm; Nov.1- Apr. 30: 8 am - 1/2 hour after sunset.
www.santacruzstateparks.org
Watsonville
Palm State Beach
End of West Beach Rd, Watsonville,
Phone: 831.763.7062, 831.429.2850
Picnic tables, BBQs, outdoor showers.
Open 8 am - 1/2 hour after sunset.
www.santacruzstateparks.org
Sunset State Beach
201 Sunset Beach Road, Watsonville,
Phone: 831.763.7063, Reservations: 800.444.7275
This campground-picnic area is located above the beach 16 miles south of Santa Cruz. Reservations recommended.
Day use open daily 6 am to sunset. Campground open year-round.
www.santacruzstateparks.org
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