Suggestions for Beach near Eastside, Santa Cruz

Andrew S. • April 29, 2016Great spot across the channel from the Boardwalk. Parking is rough to find if you arrive mid-to-late morning.

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

Pat L. • October 27, 2012When the weather is great this beach is fantastic with sun, fun, and food!

Daniel B. • May 26, 2013Great place to play beach volleyball!

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

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

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!

Jess A. • September 23, 2015Great beach for a bonfire. Just dig a shallow hole, light a fire, and BAM - beach bonfire. Good times.

Steve W. • February 16, 2014Dog beach and absolutely gorgeous out today.

Colleen S. • August 30, 2017Beautiful beach town worth visiting!

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

Joshua H. • August 19, 2010This is a nice little beach with bathrooms and small amount of parking nearby. Great for hangin out, getting a tan, takin a nap, etc. Not a "touristy" spot.

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

Nico P. • July 14, 2014Beautiful stretch of beach with dramatic views and lots of rocks to climb

Milton C. • June 2, 2010From the entrance walk toward the New Brighton State beach. It's a great walk and much less crowded than the south side of the beach.

Jen A. • July 24, 2011Get here early for street parking to avoid the $10 lot charge. Amazing beach!

Sunny =) • August 12, 2012A bit too cloudy here on the beach...skies back home are so much more clear. You can see hundreds over there!

Rich H. • August 9, 2014Fun place! Ride the Giant Dipper. Very good beach. Like the arcade. Should change its name because there haven't been boards at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk in 30 years.

Morgan C. • December 9, 2011Nice parking lot & scenic view.

Athonia C. • July 21, 2024order from the takeout window and then you can eat outside on the patio that faces the beach. Great people watching their. Many items can be made Vegan. Jalapeño & Mezcal margaritas are r delish!

Joe G. • October 5, 2013Great staff but not in duty 24/7. Great ocean views. Right across the street from the ocean and the wharf. Constructions completed.

Rick S. • February 13, 2013Great view of the Boardwalk and the River......

John D. • July 29, 2013Had an awesome lesson. Fantastic fun and great instructors. Thanks guys, I'm hooked.

Amy B. • July 26, 2013As for location, can't get any better! It's clean, and the service is great! Walk to downtown, boardwalk, wharf, surf museum, its really a great bargain, save your money and go buy fudge!

Amy L. • February 28, 2015Beautiful place lots of great boats to look at. Good animal life, great beach and cool lighthouse