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Beach Day at Lighthouse Field State Beach

Santa Cruz, California

4.0/5
based on 2 reviews

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Added by Natalie F

Beautiful, less crowded beach in Santa Cruz, perfect for relaxing.

This beach is less crowded compared to other beaches in Santa Cruz.  I got there early on a Saturday and found easy street parking.  There was plenty of space to spread out on the soft sand.  Later in the day I saw dolphins several times! 

This is close to the Santa Cruz Surfing Museum.  It’s also not too far from the boardwalk.  Expect to see Monarch butterflies if you come in the winter as it’s one of the places along the coast that they come to winter.  

This is a dog friendly beach.

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Fitness
Chillin
Fishing
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Bodysurfing
Surfing
Swimming
Beach
Dog Friendly
Easy Parking
Family Friendly
Food Nearby
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Romantic
Scenic
Wildlife
Swimming Hole

Beach Day at Lighthouse Field State Beach Reviews

A standard beach, but is cool cause it has a lighthouse.

Great beach for a beach day. If you go during the pandemic, please be mindful of others and wear a mask.

Leave No Trace

Always practice Leave No Trace ethics on your adventures and follow local regulations. Please explore responsibly!

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