Santa Cruz County's 29 miles of sun-splashed, fun-filled beaches offer
something for everyone. From dramatic windswept cliffs to the wide
expanses of sand and sea, you're sure to find your sweet spot on
the sand. Here are a few recommendations to help find the perfect
beach for any activity:
| Campfires: |
Twin Lakes State Beach, Santa Cruz
Seabright/Castle State Beach, Santa Cruz
New Brighton State Beach, Capitola
Rio del Mar State Beach, Aptos
Sunset State Beach, Watsonville
Manresa State Beach, Watsonville
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| Camping: |
Sunset
State Beach, Watsonville
New Brighton State Beach, Capitola
Seacliff State Beach, Aptos (RV camping only)
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| Dogs (on leash): |
Its
Beach, Santa Cruz (before 10am and after 4pm)
Seacliff State Beach, Aptos
Rio del Mar State Beach, Aptos
New Brighton State Beach, Capitola
Manresa State Beach, Watsonville
Palm State Beach, Watsonville
Seabright State Beach, Santa Cruz
Twin Lakes State Beach, Santa Cruz
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| Fishing: |
Seacliff
State Beach, Aptos
Grey Hound Rock County Beach, Davenport
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| Families: |
Main
Beach, Santa Cruz
Capitola Beach, Capitola
Natural Bridges State Beach, Santa Cruz
Seacliff State Beach, Aptos
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| Kayaking: |
Capitola
Beach, Capitola
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| Kiteboarding: |
Waddell
Beach, Davenport
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| Learning to surf: |
Cowell
Beach, Santa Cruz
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| People watching: |
Main
Beach, Santa Cruz
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| Picnicking: |
Seacliff
State Beach, Aptos
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| Romantic sunsets: |
Bluffs
above Seacliff Beach, Aptos
West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz
Sunset State Beach, Watsonville
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| Scenic drives: |
West
Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz
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| Surfing: |
Cowell
Beach, Santa Cruz
Pleasure Point, Santa Cruz
Steamer Lane, Santa Cruz
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| Swimming: |
Twin
Lakes State Beach, Santa Cruz
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| Volleyball: |
Main
Beach, Santa Cruz
Capitola Beach, Capitola
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| Walking/running: |
Any
of the beaches in Aptos or Watsonville
West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz
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| Whale watching: |
Davenport
Beach (bluffs), Davenport
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| Windsurfing: |
Waddell Beach, Davenport
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