Suggestions for Beach near Santa Cruz

Amy L. • April 19, 2016Great views, nice Beach to walk and just sit and relax.

Damian T. • February 23, 2014One of my favorite beaches. Family friendly and good food right in the beach front.

Katie C. • March 30, 2019Friday nights in the summer can be really busy, but fun. The view of the wharf is always nice. I wish people packed out their trash more.

Erin S. • January 18, 2015This beach is near the boardwalk but FAR less crowded

Penny S. • June 11, 2016The view is # 1 but the parking is large enough to maneuver easily. Nice beach & soft sand for maximum exercise!

Angel J. • February 26, 2013Cute museum in the lighthouse. Also, a great view to watch surfers.

Julie S. • September 4, 2013GREAT BEACH WITH NOT ALOT OF PPL! Even on labor day weekend....loved staying in the condo right there onthe beach. The lagoon needs help tho...very nasty! LOL Had a great time and we WILL BE BACK!

David C. • March 16, 2021Body boarding, small semi secluded beach.

Karla • September 9, 2018Great little beach! Run your dog. Run your kid. Everyone is having fun here.

John O. • October 26, 2013Nice & mellow... Love watching the volleyball.

Morgan C. • December 9, 2011Parking lot here & direct beach access.

MJ L. • March 20, 2015The best sunset watching spot. Good view and a lot less traffic.

Amanda • August 13, 2011Senseless Skim Fest is a good time & occurs annually. If you skim board check into it & enter. It's fun, you get food & can win cool stuff if you make it to the finals!

Jason S. • January 5, 2014Bring the kids out at low tide for some awesome tide pool walks. Sea urchins, crabs, octopus and if you're lucky some seal, dolphin and sea otters spottings.

CJ L. • August 17, 2011A little bit easier surf than the point and hook and usually a lot more mellow surfers.

Rob G. • July 31, 2011Bring your dog, they are allowed!

David M. • January 1, 2013Watch out for homeless dudes standing in your yard in the dark, after midnight!

Bryan C. • March 23, 2014Shhhhh. Keep this place semi-secret! Love the clean water and sand.

Steve C. • February 2, 2018Beach, pool on the beach, great views. What's not to like!

Sara R. • October 29, 2011My favorite beach in sc! Best views around! And it's in my own backyard !

William (Will) B. • October 28, 2012Amazing beach great views nude friendly.

Annie S. • August 5, 2012Walk the west cliff, beautiful view, dream houses, lighthouses, secluded beaches, if your lucky there will be big waves because it's a great place to surf gaze...

Sabrina D. • March 16, 2014A part of it is a nude beach.

Brian S. • September 14, 2015My second favorite amusement park after Disneyland. Beach and rides combo is fantastic. Great for little kids. Season pass is a fantastic value.

CJ L. • August 17, 2011This place used to be banging. Nice place for a bonfire but the waves have died the past couple years.

Kent S. • 1 week agoWatch out for the guillotine on the Haunted Castle. I actually got decapitated! 🫨