Santa Cruz County's 29 miles of sun-splashed, fun-filled beaches offer
something for everyone. From dramatic windswept cliffs to the wide
expanses of sand and sea, you're sure to find your sweet spot on
the sand. Here are a few recommendations to help find the perfect
beach for any activity:
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Campfires:
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Twin Lakes, Seabright/Castle State Beach, Sunset State Beach, Rio
del Mar State Beach and Manresa State Beach
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Camping:
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Sunset
State Beach, Watsonville
New Brighton State Beach, Capitola
Seacliff State Beach, Aptos (RV camping only)
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Dogs (no leash):
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Its
Beach, Santa Cruz
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Fishing:
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Seacliff
State Beach, Aptos
Grey Hound Rock County Beach, Davenport
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Families:
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Main
Beach, Santa Cruz
Capitola Beach, Capitola
Natural Bridges State Beach, Santa Cruz
Seacliff State Beach, Aptos
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Kayaking:
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Capitola
Beach, Capitola
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Kiteboarding:
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Waddell
Beach, Davenport
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Learning to surf:
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Cowell
Beach, Santa Cruz
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People watching:
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Main
Beach, Santa Cruz
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Picnicking:
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Seacliff
State Beach, Aptos
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Romantic sunsets:
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Bluffs
above Seacliff Beach, Aptos
West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz
Sunset Beach, Watsonville
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Scenic drives:
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West
Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz
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Surfing:
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Cowell
Beach, Santa Cruz
Pleasure Point, Santa Cruz
Steamer Lane, Santa Cruz
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Swimming:
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Twin
Lakes State Beach, Santa Cruz
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Volleyball:
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Main
Beach, Santa Cruz
Capitola Beach, Capitola
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Walking/running:
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Any
of the beaches in Aptos or Watsonville
West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz
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Whale watching:
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Davenport
Beach (bluffs), Davenport
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| Windsurfing: |
Waddell Beach, Davenport |
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