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Santa Cruz Beach
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About
Santa Cruz Beach is located on the Pacific ocean and it is in the 12th place out of 385 beaches in the California region 185.4 km away from its center, the city of Sacramento. It is one of the beaches of Santa Cruz settlement, just 1.5 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, surrounded by the cliffs.
It is a spacious coastline with turquoise water and pure bright fine sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.
Santa Cruz Beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant, showers, toilets. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities. There are also some surf spots.
Fans of active recreation can take part in beach volleyball.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Large parking spot is located directly on the beach.
9 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Cowell Beach, which has a rating of 8.2.
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Santa Cruz Beach is located in California within Santa Cruz, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.
The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.
User reviews
"Back in the late 70s, I had the chance to experience the ocean for the first time at this beach. Recently, 45 years later, my family and I took a drive to the Day area and walked along the beach and boardwalk. Although the rides were closed due to the season, I still found myself loving every moment of it. It's truly a great spot for families to visit and have a blast togeth..."
Liana Callahan
"The beach is the perfect spot to unwind and relax, especially with the stunning sunset that paints the sky. It's a great place to escape the stress of the week and just chill out."
Rahul Jagadeep
User reviews
"Back in the late 70s, I had the chance to experience the ocean for the first time at this beach. Recently, 45 years later, my family and I took a drive to the Day area and walked along the beach and boardwalk. Although the rides were closed due to the season, I still found myself loving every moment of it. It's truly a great spot for families to visit and have a blast togeth..."
Liana Callahan
"The beach is the perfect spot to unwind and relax, especially with the stunning sunset that paints the sky. It's a great place to escape the stress of the week and just chill out."
Rahul Jagadeep
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What to do in Santa Cruz Beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?
For those who wish to engage in something more extreme than a lazy holiday on the beach, it is worth noting that Santa Cruz Beach is excellent for surfing. This kind of activity is suitable for beginners and for professionals. The waves in this region you can see in the photos above or study the reviews by our users. And by the way, on the beach you can take surfing coaches!
Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Santa Cruz Beach Boa...• 2 min walk
- Ideal Bar & Grill• 7 min walk
- Little Caesars Pizza• 11 min walk
- Java Junction• 14 min walk
Attractions
- Monterey Bay Nationa...• 8 min walk
- Santa Cruz Wharf• 10 min walk
- Santa Cruz Museum of...• 11 min walk
- Neary Lagoon Park• 18 min walk
Transport
- WVI• 20.6km
- Santa Cruz Metro Cen...• 13 min walk
- Roaring Camp, Big Tr...• 9.4km
Localities
- Santa Cruz• 1.5km
- Sacramento• 185.4km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Santa Cruz Beach?
The Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz Beach?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Santa Cruz Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The Santa Cruz Beach is also suitable for the following water activities:
- Surfing
Activities available on the ground:
- Beach volleyball
Is the Santa Cruz 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. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.
Santa Cruz Beach is partially protected from waves.
There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Santa Cruz Beach for swimming is very positive.
Is the Santa Cruz Beach good for families?
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.
Is the Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz Beach?
The bar is located right on the Santa Cruz Beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Santa Cruz Beach?
There are 109 places to stay in the Santa Cruz Beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Santa Cruz Beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Santa Cruz Beach from parking?
The Santa Cruz Beach has a parking spot, which is large enough to accomodate all visitors. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.
Are there any attractions nearby Santa Cruz Beach?
There are 4 attractions near Santa Cruz Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center located in 0.6 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Santa Cruz Beach?
The month with the highest temperature in Santa Cruz 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?
Santa Cruz 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.Santa Cruz 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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