![]() ![]() With a mile of sandy shoreline, the beach is popular with swimmers. Sunset views, bonfires, and classic summer fun dominate this beach just south of the Santa Cruz Harbor. A handful of restaurants and shops, including the popular Crow’s Nest Restaurant, make this beach a great one for watching passing sailboats while enjoying a cool drink out on the deck. Located adjacent to the Santa Cruz Harbor, this beach is known for its beach volleyball nets. It is just across the street from the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, where kids (and adults too!) can climb on the life-size concrete whale sculpture. Seabright State Beach is a ½ mile long beach located between the Boardwalk and the Santa Cruz Harbor. Located at the north end of West Cliff Dr., Natural Bridges is home to picturesque views, photo ops, and tide-pooling While the beach, and its famous natural bridge is beautiful, Natural Bridges State Park is best known for playing host to thousands of Monarch Butterflies who migrate here each fall. Dogs are allowed off-leash before 10 a.m. Mitchell’s CoveĪhh, dog lovers rejoice! Located north of Its Beach on West Cliff Dr., Mitchell’s Cove is a leashing optional frenzy of doggy debauchery. Facing Steamer Lane, this is one of three nude spots within the city limits of Santa Cruz. Guess the memo never quite got out to dog owners, who treat this beach like their own personal dog park. Often referred to as Dog Beach, Its Beach does technically allow dogs, but they’re supposed to be on leashes and only on the beach at certain hours. Main Beach is home to beach volleyball, Friday night concerts, and throngs of tourists, while Cowell’s is known as a top spot for beginner surfers. Cowell’s Beach is Main Beach’s neighbor to the north, just on the opposite side of the wharf. Main Beach is the beach in front of the Santa Cruz Boardwalk. It is part of a larger natural preserve, and is a perfect spot for hiking around the trails that wind along the coast and checking out the wildlife. Wilder Beach is part of Wilder Ranch and is accessible through the historical park. Known as surf hotspot because of the awesome breakers, this family-oriented beach is actually part of Wilder Ranch State Park. Four Mile BeachĮxactly four miles north of the junction of Highway 1 and Mission Street in Santa Cruz lays Four-Mile Beach, a mile long stretch of white sand along the coast. Bring good walking shoes to explore the crumbly rock paths and caves along the southern end of the shore. This picturesque beach is another one Santa Cruz’s nude beaches and features some of the best sand in the area. Panther Beach/Hole in the WallĪbout 10 miles north of Santa Cruz on Hwy 1 is Panther Beach. Located about 11 miles north of Santa Cruz, this peaceful and picturesque beach allows dogs as well. Bonny Doon Beachīonny Doon Beach is much beloved by skinny-dippers as it is located in a wind-protected cove. The beach is known to the locals as Shark’s Tooth Beach and is a popular spot for surfing, windsurfing, and exploring the tidepools on the north end. Davenport Beachĭavenport Beach is a protected cove in the town of Davenport, a once thriving whaling town north of Santa Cruz on Highway 1. Located about three miles north of Davenport, this half-mile long beach is usually devoid of crowds, except on hot summer days. Scott Creek is one of Santa Cruz’s nude beaches. ![]() With spectacular views of the crashing waves on the cliffs, this beach is perfect for watching the sunset and enjoying the coastal beauty of the Santa Cruz area. Named for the mudstone sea cliffs, Greyhound Rock Beach is located about seven miles north of Davenport and is adjacent to Waddell Beach. At low tide, there are some great tide pools, and the beach is known as THE best spot for windsurfing in the Santa Cruz area. Part of Big Basin Park, Waddell Beach is located about 20 miles north of Santa Cruz and runs about ½ mile long before it turns into Greyhound Rock Beach. Located in the picturesque town of Pescadero, the beach is most known for its protected colony of elephant seals that migrate specifically to this spot each year. With its windswept dunes and rugged coastal beauty, the beach at Año Nuevo State Park is truly not to be missed. North County Beaches Año Nuevo State Park ![]()
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