Seacliff State Beach
Current Crowd Level
🟡Moderate
Some visitors, parking usually available
Best: Weekday mornings
Seacliff State Beach is anchored by a unique attraction: the Palo Alto, a WWII-era concrete ship permanently moored offshore as a fishing pier. The park offers RV and tent camping right on the beach, easy fishing from the pier, and calm, family-friendly surf. Its location near Capitola and Santa Cruz makes it one of the most visited state beaches in California.
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Entrance Fee
Free
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Permits
Not Needed
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Dogs
Not Allowed
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Accessibility
Accessible
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