Santa Cruz

Sunny Cove Beach

7.8
 / 10 Very good
#86 out of 385
in California

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+22 oC +12 oC
Air temperature
7.8 M/S
Wind
+13 oC
Water temperature
1.9 M
Wave height

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Key features

Beach overall scores

Water
Excellent
8.5/10
Cover
Pleasant
6.2/10
Cleanliness
Pleasant
6/10
Amenities
Bad
1/10
Booking.com
"The entrance to this stunning beach boasts a remarkable inn that is sure to leave you in awe. If you're curious to learn more about this charming hideaway, I recommend checking out my Wife's blog, Beached Flamingo."
Nolan Blaze
"I am absolutely enamored with this beach. The sand is absolutely divine and the atmosphere is generally serene and calming."
Jared
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Booking.com
"The entrance to this stunning beach boasts a remarkable inn that is sure to leave you in awe. If you're curious to learn more about this charming hideaway, I recommend checking out my Wife's blog, Beached Flamingo."
Nolan Blaze
"I am absolutely enamored with this beach. The sand is absolutely divine and the atmosphere is generally serene and calming."
Jared
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Beach surroundings

Restaurants

  • Starbucks 4 min walk
  • Windmill Cafe 7 min walk
  • Cafe El Palomar 14 min walk
  • Java Junction 14 min walk

Attractions

  • Twin Lakes County Pa... 14 min walk
  • Santa Cruz Museum of... 24 min walk
  • Santa Cruz Wharf 2.5km
  • Monterey Bay Nationa... 3.1km

Transport

  • WVI 18km
  • Portola Dr & 18th Av... 4 min walk
  • Roaring Camp, Big Tr... 11km

Localities

  • Twin Lakes 1.1km
  • Sacramento 185km

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Sunny Cove Beach?

The Sunny Cove Beach is covered with soft and fine golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance to the water is also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.

What are the key activities at Sunny Cove Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Sunny Cove Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

The Sunny Cove Beach is also suitable for the following water activities:

  • Surfing

Is the Sunny Cove Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The area has the high prevalence of sharks so all swimmers should be very careful.

The waves in the Sunny Cove Beach are usually strong. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.

So the overall recommendation of the Sunny Cove Beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Sunny Cove Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Sunny Cove Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.

The following features add extra points:

  • Mountains/hills in the vicinity

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Sunny Cove Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Sunny Cove Beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Starbucks is the closest place located 300 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Sunny Cove Beach?

There are 120 places to stay in the Sunny Cove Beach area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Sunny Cove Beach include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Sunny Cove Beach from parking?

The Sunny Cove Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Sunny Cove Beach?

There are 4 attractions near Sunny Cove Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Twin Lakes County Park located in 1.1 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Sunny Cove Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Sunny Cove Beach is September. Its average value reaches 26°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 16°C. The coldest month is December with air temperature 14°C and water 13°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Sunny Cove Beach (California) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Sunny Cove Beach (California) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.

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