Suggestions for Beach near Santa Cruz

G W. • August 8, 2012Been coming here for years nice, quiet, and friendly beach on the other side of the boardwalk.

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

Aneesa V. • March 17, 2013perfect spot for beginner surfers but check Surfline for conditions so you go at the right time!

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

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

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.

Nico P. • July 14, 2014One of the most beautiful streets to walk in all the world. So wonderful.

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

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

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

Marc K. • June 13, 2011The topography of this beach is totally different almost every time I visit.

Donna N. • June 19, 2012the pleasure point project is really coming along! New walking paths, new fencing and new plantings!

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.

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!

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. • May 18Watch out for the guillotine on the Haunted Castle. I actually got decapitated! 🫨

Morgan C. • December 13, 2011There are two benches and one cool sculpture!