Suggestions for Beach near 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!

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

Athonia C. • July 8, 2022the arch at the very north west part of the dog beach is nice for photography. You can get to it during low tide. check your tides app or ask alexa when’s low tide?

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!

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.

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

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

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

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.

David M. • January 1, 2013Watch out for homeless dudes standing in your yard in the dark, after midnight!

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

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.

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.

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 18, 2024Watch 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!