Santa Cruz County beaches offer the perfect setting for seaside fun. Whether you enjoy surfing, playing beach volleyball, or hiking along the coastal bluffs, our beaches offer something for everyone. Looking for a dog-friendly beach, a place to picnic with the kids, or the perfect place for a romantic sunset stroll? From dramatic windswept cliffs to the charming ambiance of a picturesque seaside town, you're sure to find one of these California beaches in Santa Cruz County to be unforgettable. Check out our complete list of Santa Cruz County beaches below, or see a list of the best beaches for your favorite activity! Read more...
A long sandy beach between the Boardwalk and the Santa Cruz Harbor. Fire rings available. Dogs permitted on leashes. Restrooms and outdoor showers.
This long stretch of sand has great accessible facilities including picnic areas, an interpretive center and RV camping. Day-use fee. Camping reservations suggested year-round.
Tent and RV camping - no RV hookups. Day use restrooms, picnic tables, BBQs, outdoor showers. Use fees - self-registration every day.
One of the area's warmest beaches. Good location for birdwatching. Outdoor showers and restrooms are available.
Waddell attracts surfers, kitesurfers, windsurfers, tide pool explorers. RDO offers mountain biking, hiking, backpack camping, horseback riding trails, spectacular water falls. Free parking. Guided hikes offered. Sorry, no dogs.
All of the points offer beach access from various locations along East Cliff Drive.
Park offers coastal access, fishing, tidal pools, nature trails and family picnic area.
This beautiful expanse of sea and sand offers surf fishing, surfing and other beach recreation. Walk-in tent camping only, day-use restrooms. Use fees - self-registration every day.
This 9.2 acre regional park provides beach access, picnicking, surfing and fishing.
Beach and campground open all year. Day-use fee $10. Campsites $35-$50. Camping by reservation only. Visitor Center.