This long, wide beach offers many recreation opportunities. Dogs on leashes permitted. Lifeguards in the summer.
Full-service marina with concession-operated charters offering sailing, fishing, whale watching, eco-tours, kayaking and more. Landside, enjoy our restaurants, beach, RV park and retail shops.
Harbor Beach is a beautiful beach adjacent to Santa Cruz Harbor and Twin Lakes State Beach. It has volleyball courts, catamaran storage and restaurants & shops located nearby.
This state beach features a beautiful expanse of sea and sand, with surf fishing, surfing and many recreation opportunities.
Camp and enjoy the recreation that the beautiful expanse of sea and sand has to offer. Tent camping only. Campground open May 15- Oct 31. Reservations at www.reserveamerica.com or 800-444-7275.
Mitchell’s Cove Beach is a beautiful city beach right off of West Cliff Drive. The beach is dog friendly with off leash hours before 10am and after 4pm daily.
This 9.2 acre regional park provides beach access, picnicking, surfing and fishing.Open sunrise to sunset.
This park offers viewing of overwintering Monarch butterflies October to January. The beach also offers a view of the natural arch and tide pooling. Dogs are not allowed.
The beach features picnic areas, swimming, fishing, and a nearby forest of oak and pine. Tent and RV camping. RV hookup available.
Santa Cruz invites sun worshippers to play volleyball, swim, surf or stroll along the sandy beach. Lifeguards in summer. Portions available to rent for casual weddings.
