Seacliff State Beach
High Traffic Alert
This park experiences heavy crowds, especially on weekends.
Check out the similar parks below for a better experience
Popular destination, arrive early for parking
Best: Weekdays before 10am
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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Natural Bridges State Beach
Iconic sea arch beach and California's largest monarch butterfly overwintering site with exceptional tidepools.
Why go: Similar coastal scenery, instagram famous, social atmosphere experience
Around 8 miles away
