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This is THE beach in Santa Cruz. It is right in front of the Boardwalk, flanked by the San Lorenzo River and the Wharf. There are beach volleyball courts. Trash cans are offered. No pets or alcohol. Lots of families. Love walking it in the off season when the crowds are not there.
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Santa Cruz's main beach is 'Las Teresitas' which is a fine golden beach courtesy of millions of tonnes of sand from the Sahara desert. With palm trees and a back-drop of the Anaga mountains it is consisdered the most beautiful beach on Tenerife.
- Natural Bridges State Beach
- Santa Cruz Main Beach
- Sunny Cove
- Seabright Beach
- Pleasure Point Beach
- Twin Lakes State Beach
- Capitola Beach
- Seacliff State Beach
- Panther Beach & Shark Fin Cove
- Best Dog Beaches in Santa Cruz: Mitchell’s Cove Beach & Its Beach
Parking:Paid parking inside the state park; $10 day-use fee per vehicle. You can also find free street parking along and off West Cliff Drive if you’re up for walking a short distance to the beach. Amenities:Picnic tables, barbecues, restrooms. Dog-Friendly:Only allowed in the parking lot and picnic areas but not on the beach or trails. Located at ...
Parking:Paid parking lot off Beach Street, right across from the main entrance to the Boardwalk; $5-10 per vehicle. There’s also metered street parking on Beach Street and its side streets. Amenities:Restrooms, lifeguards, plenty of nearby food, 16 volleyball courts (first-come, first-served), nearby amusement park rides, and surf lessons. Dog-Frie...
Parking:Free street parking along Sunny Cove Drive and Geoffroy Drive during the week, although it fills up fast so you might have to find parking on side streets. Permits are required on weekends, so you’ll need to find side streets to park along. Amenities:None but there’s a Starbucks down the street and food options nearby. Dog-Friendly:Yes, on ...
Parking:Free street parking. Amenities:Restrooms, showers, lifeguards during the summer, fire pits, nearby restaurants. Dog-friendly:Yes, on a leash. Another one of the most popular beaches in Santa Cruz, Seabright Beachis a centrally-located beach in a residential neighborhood near the Santa Cruz Harbor. When I think of summer in Santa Cruz, my mi...
Parking:Free street parking and there’s a free parking lot next to the beach. Amenities:Restrooms, showers, benches to watch the surfers from. Dog-friendly:Yes, on a leash. Although Pleasure Point Beachisn’t much of a beach, especially if you’re not visiting during low tide, this area is a fun spot to explore the rocky bluffs and watch the surfers....
Parking:Free street parking, but be mindful of permit-only parking in the area on the weekends. And there’s always the paid parking lot near The Crow’s Nest if you can’t find street parking. Amenities:Restrooms, showers, benches, lifeguard during the summer, fire pits, volleyball courts, and a nearby coffee shop and restaurants. Dog-friendly:Yes, o...
Parking:Metered parking near the beach. Amenities:Restrooms, showers, benches, volleyball courts, fishing pier, plenty of shops and restaurants nearby. Dog-friendly:No. Located next to the picturesque Capitola Village, Capitola Beachfeatures postcard views of colorful houses, waterfront restaurants, and a creek that cuts through the beach. Although...
Parking:Paid parking lot inside of the state beach; $10 day-use fee per vehicle. Or, you can find free parking along Seacliff Drive near the Seacliff State Beach Stairs. Just note there are a lot of stairs to get down to the beach so be prepared for a good workout. Amenities:Picnic tables, visitor center with exhibits, restrooms, showers, fishing p...
Parking:Free parking areas near both beaches along Highway 1. Amenities:None. Dog-friendly:No. I’m putting Panther Beach and Shark Fin Covetogether because they’re only a few minutes from each other along Highway 1. These two beaches are located on your way out of town to the north of Santa Cruz as you head towards Davenport along the Pacific Coast...
Parking:Free parking along West Cliff Drive and on side streets. Amenities:Restrooms and benches nearby. Dog-friendly:Yes, dogs are allowed on-leash at any time for either beach and can be off-leash at Mitchell’s Cove before 10 am and after 4 pm. Found along West Cliff Drive, Mitchell’s Cove Beach and Its Beachare two of the best beaches in Santa C...
- Santa Cruz Main Beach. With its world-class surfing, stunning scenery and nearby amenities, Main Beach is a popular attraction for Californians and those who wish they were.
- Mitchell’s Cove Beach. Known for the dramatic views from the high bluffs behind the beach, Mitchell’s Cove is a favorite of sunrise and sunset aficionados and local artists looking to capture its splendor.
- Capitola Beach. From the beach, the view inland facing the town will take your breath away. Set on terraces, the small, angular houses painted in colorful pastels will make you swear you’re in the Mediterranean – or perhaps on a remote Pacific island.
- Natural Bridges State Beach. Named for the dramatic, natural, rock bridge protruding from the sea just offshore, this beach is a favorite of nature lovers.
Santa Cruz Main Beach is known as Boardwalk Beach because of the popular boardwalk and amusement park at the beach on the Santa Cruz waterfront. Main Beach is a south-facing beach that stretches from the mouth of the San Lorenzo River to the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf wooden pier.
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Dec 24, 2023 · Main Beach & Cowell Beach. Telescope overlooking Main Beach. Besides the boardwalk, the main reason to visit Santa Cruz is the beach. The sunny Mediterranean weather, sandy shores, and safe waters make Santa Cruz one of the best beach destinations in California.
Oct 9, 2019 · Santa Cruz Main Beach is also known as Boardwalk Beach because it sits in front of the boardwalk amusement park. Dating from 1907, it contains the historic Big Dipper rollercoaster, a swimming pool, mini golf, and restaurants among its attractions.
