All of the points offer beach access from various locations along East Cliff Drive. The newly renovated East Cliff Parkway, between Pleasure Point and the Hook, offers spectacular scenery overlooking favorite surf spots and the Monterey Bay National…
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Capitola Beach Company is a surf shop at Capitola Beach in Santa Cruz offering surf and stand up paddle boarding (SUP) lessons and beach rentals.
Ed Guzman has devoted his life to surfing. In 1969 at the age 12 and living in San Francisco he started to surf Ocean Beach, and continued through his Salinas High School years, surfing daily in the Monterey Bay. Residing in Santa Cruz since 1986…
Our mission is to provide a wonderful and exceptional experience for everyone while fostering stewardship of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary and the Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Reserve.
Venture Quest Kayaking of Santa Cruz offers a unique opportunity to explore the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary from a kayak! Rent a kayak or join us on a guided tour and enter the realm of sea otters, seals, sea lions, pelicans, dolphins,…
La Madrona Athletic Club is located in the beautiful Santa Cruz Mountains and remains a premier club for health and wellness, balancing a gorgeous facility with a family friendly environment. Our mission is to provide you with a balanced and…
Adventure Sports Unlimited (ASU) is an aquatics fun center that teaches people to play in water. Our charter is to bring people together, teach them to the best of their abilities, outfit them with gear to fit their potential, arrange adventures to…
You’ll find Santa Maria Beach in the Live Oak area, at the end of 19th Avenue where it meets the ocean. It is an excellent spot for tide pooling, and also a great location for extensive walks and beach picnics. Dogs allowed on-leash only.
This long sandy beach sits between the Beach Boardwalk and the Santa Cruz Harbor. Dogs are permitted on leash. Lifeguards on duty for the summer only.
