Santa Cruz County Beaches

Santa Cruz County offers 29 miles of spectacular beaches offering visitors and locals everything from surf lessons to picnicking, beach volleyball to romantic walks at sunset. Whether you’re out for a day of family fun building sandcastles on the beach or you’re looking for a unique hiking experience, Santa Cruz County offers something for every beach lover.
Beaches in Santa Cruz, CA. Enjoy a day of beachside fun and relaxation when you visit one of these beautiful Santa Cruz area beaches
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    Address: 400 Beach Street
    www.ci.santa-cruz.ca.us/pr/parksrec/
  • Lighthouse Field State Beach
    Address: 701 West Cliff Drive
    www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=550
  • Its Beach
    Address: 701 West Cliff Drive
  • Natural Bridges State Beach
    Address: 2531 West Cliff Drive
    www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=541
  • Mitchell’s Cove Beach
    Address: West Cliff Drive at Almar
  • Steamer Lane
    Address: 701 West Cliff Drive
    www.surfline.com/reports/report.cfm?id=4188
  • Cowell’s Beach
    Address: 101 Beach Street
    www.wannasurf.com/spot/North_America/USA/California/Santa_Cruz/cowells_cove/
  • Seabright Beach
    Address: East Cliff Drive at Seabright Avenue
    www.santacruzstateparks.org/parks/seabright/
  • Twin Lakes Beach
    Address: East Cliff Drive at 7th Avenue
    www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=547
  • Sunny Cove
    Address: East Cliff Drive at Sunny Cove Drive
  • Corcoran Lagoon Beach
    Address: East Cliff Drive between Coastview and 24th Avenue
  • Moran Lake Park/ Little Wind and Sea Beach
    Address: East Cliff Drive at Lake Drive
  • Pleasure Point
    Address: East Cliff Drive at Pleasure Point Drive
    www.wannasurf.com/spot/North_America/USA/California/Santa_Cruz/pleasure_point/
  • Capitola Beach
    Address: At Capitola Esplanade Drive
    www.capitola.com
  • Manresa State Beach
    Address: 201 State Park Drive, Aptos
    www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=545
  • New Brighton State Beach
    Address: 201 State Park Drive, Aptos
    www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=542
  • Seacliff State Beach
    Address: 201 State Park Drive, Aptos
    http://www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=543
  • Sunset State Beach
    Address: 201 Sunset Beach Road, Watsonville
    www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=544
  • Four Mile Beach
    Address: Highway 1, four miles north of Santa Cruz
  • Waddell Creek
    Address: Highway 1, 15 miles north of Santa Cruz www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=863   [Top]
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Monterey County Beaches. With almost 100 miles of spectacular coastline, Monterey County offers a wide range of beach experiences, from rocky tide pools to sandy strands perfect for long romantic walks or a day of family fun. While Monterey’s beaches aren’t as numerous as those in Santa Cruz, you’ll still find the right beach for your needs, whether you’re working on your summer tan, enjoying a day of beachside scuba diving, or looking for a windsurfing thrill.  [Top]
Beaches in Monterey, CA. Experience the spectacular views of the Monterey Bay and enjoy plenty of fun in the sun when you visit one of these stunning Monterey area beaches
  • Monterey State Beach
    Address: Highway 218 (take Seaside exit)
    www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=576
  • McAbee Beach
    Address: Near Cannery Row
    www.monterey.org/museum/canneryrow/mcabee.html
  • San Carlos State Beach
    Address: Coast Pier, near Cannery Row
  • Window on the Bay, Monterey Bay Waterfront Park
    Address: Del Monte Avenue, near Old Fisherman’s Wharf
    www.monterey.org/parks/window_on_the_bay/
  • Del Monte Beach
    Address: Wharf #2 at Figueroa Street and Del Monte Avenue
    home.comcast.net/~georgek92/ or www.mtycounty.com/pgs-parks/parks-reg/delmnty-bch.html
  • Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail
    Address: From the Monterey Bay Aquarium to Lover’s Point
    www.ci.pg.ca.us/recreation/p-rectrail.htm
  • Marina State Beach
    Address: Reservation Road, Marina
    www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=581
  • Asilomar State Beach
    Address: Sunset Drive, Pacific Grove
    www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=566
  • Lover’s Point Park
    Address: 17th Street at Ocean Boulevard, Pacific Grove
    www.ci.pg.ca.us/recreation/p-loverspt.htm
  • Carmel City Beach Park
    Address: Ocean Avenue, Carmel
    www.carmelfun.com/parks.html#carmelbeach
  • Carmel River State Beach
    Address: Carmelo Street, one mile south of Ocean Avenue, Carmel
    www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=567
  • Andrew Molera State Park
    Address: Highway 1, 20 miles south of Carmel
    www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=582
  • Moss Landing State Beach Address: Jetty Road off Highway 1, 16 miles north of Monterey
    www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=574
  • Zmudowski State Beach
    Address: Off highway 1, 20 miles north of Monterey (take Stuve Road to Giberson Road)
    www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=572  [Top]

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