San Vicente Beach

Center Avenue & Coast Road, Davenport, CA

Waddell Creek Beach-Rancho del Oso

Highway 1, Davenport, CA

Scott Creek Beach

355 Davenport Landing Rd, Davenport, CA

Cove Beach

New Years Creek Rd, Pescadero, CA

Mitchell's Cove Beach

1138 West Cliff (at sunset), Santa Cruz, CA

Dogs are allowed off-leash before 10 a.m. and after 4 p.m. The beach is located near West Cliff Drive and Almar Avenue. Read More

AÃ±o Nuevo State Park

1 New Years Creek Road, Pescadero, CA

Año Nuevo State Park’s rich variety of natural and cultural resources draws visitors from around the world. The park’s Natural P... Read More

Big Basin Redwoods State Park

21600 Big Basin Way, Boulder Creek, CA

RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIESCamping— 146 family campsites, four group camping sites, tent cabins, backcountry trail camps, and horse camping are a... Read More

Ano Nuevo State Refuge

, Pescadero, CA

Cowell Beach

Beach Street, Santa Cruz, CA

MARINE SAFETY SERVICES Lifeguard service is provided Spring Break, Spring weekends, daily in Summer months and Fall weekends. Servic... Read More

Lighthouse Field State Beach

701 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA

Also known as Point Santa Cruz, this area forms the northern boundary of Monterey Bay. It is one of the last open headlands in any California urban... Read More

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

400 Beach St, Santa Cruz, CA

Seabright State Beach

East Cliff Dr. at Seabright Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA

This long sandy beach sits between the Beach Boardwalk and the Santa Cruz Harbor. Fire rings available. Dogs permitted on leashes. Restrooms and ou... Read More

Twin Lakes State Beach

E Cliff Dr at 7th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA

BOATINGTRAIL USEHiking TrailsDAY-USE ACTIVITIES & FACILITIESExhibits and ProgramsFishingInterpretive Exhibits Beach AreaSwimmingWindsurfing/Sur... Read More