Beach Day at Lighthouse Field State Beach

Santa Cruz, California

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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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Andy

Beach Day at Lighthouse Field State Beach

11/23/20

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

4.0

Elena P

Beach Day at Lighthouse Field State Beach

07/31/20

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

4.0

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