Suggestions for Beach near Santa Cruz

Trish P. • April 5, 2015Lovely beach with bathrooms near the museum and views of the boardwalk.

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!

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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.

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, 2011Great break but be careful of the shore break. You gotta figure out what time is best on your own. Im not telling you.

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

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.

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

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...

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.

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! 🫨

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!