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.

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

Niki🔥🍁 F. • October 11, 2012Season passes,tailgating n the back of main parking lot, pic~nic tables w/a CROWD FREE entrance (next 2Crazy Surf)Best & cheapest way to spend ur time here.ALWAYS bring a sweater,even on nice days

AFAR Media • May 29, 2015Natural Bridges State Beach is a great place to unwind near the bohemian surfer town of Santa Cruz.

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!

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?

CJ L. • August 17, 2011Awesome winter break where a lot of the time you are protected from the wind. Be careful of permits.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Laurie D. • June 18, 2015Great spot for beginners and families.

Joshua H. • August 19, 2010This is a nice little beach with bathrooms and small amount of parking nearby. Great for hangin out, getting a tan, takin a nap, etc. Not a "touristy" spot.

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!

Sara R. • October 29, 2011My favorite beach in sc! Best views around! And it's in my own backyard !

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.

Brian S. • September 14, 2015My second favorite amusement park after Disneyland. Beach and rides combo is fantastic. Great for little kids. Season pass is a fantastic value.

CJ L. • August 17, 2011This place used to be banging. Nice place for a bonfire but the waves have died the past couple years.