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Its Beach
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About
Its Beach is located on the Pacific ocean and it is in the 309th place out of 385 beaches in the California region 186.9 km away from its center, the city of Sacramento. It is one of the beaches of Santa Cruz settlement, just 2.5 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 bright 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, pet owners etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.
Its Beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .
Please note, that this shore has a significant low tide.
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities. There are also some surf spots.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
10 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Santa Cruz Beach, which has a rating of 8.3.
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Beach overall scores
Its 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
"Fantastic spot for dogs! I was pleasantly surprised to see how all the furry friends were content and amicable towards one another."
Kilani
"On Saturday, we brought our 14-month-old Goldendoodle to this beach with golden sand."
Nira Gapan
User reviews
"Fantastic spot for dogs! I was pleasantly surprised to see how all the furry friends were content and amicable towards one another."
Kilani
"On Saturday, we brought our 14-month-old Goldendoodle to this beach with golden sand."
Nira Gapan
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Nearest Beaches
Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.4 (Good)
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Twin Lakes 1 km
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Twin Lakes 0.6 km
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Twin Lakes 1.1 km
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Seacliff 0.3 km
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Majors 1.1 km
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Davenport 1.6 km
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Davenport 1 km
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Davenport 0.3 km
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Davenport Landing 2.2 km
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Last Chance 5.5 km
What to do in Its 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 Its 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
- Ideal Bar & Grill• 17 min walk
- Santa Cruz Beach Boa...• 21 min walk
- West End Tap and Kit...• 26 min walk
- Chloe’s Kitchen• 26 min walk
Attractions
- Lighthouse Point• 2 min walk
- Santa Cruz Wharf• 15 min walk
- Monterey Bay Nationa...• 18 min walk
- Neary Lagoon Park• 19 min walk
Transport
- WVI• 21.3km
- Santa Cruz Metro Cen...• 28 min walk
- Roaring Camp, Big Tr...• 10.4km
Localities
- Santa Cruz• 2.5km
- Sacramento• 186.9km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Its Beach?
The coastline of Its Beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.
What are the key activities at Its Beach?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Its Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The Its Beach is also suitable for the following water activities:
- Surfing
Is the Its 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 Its 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 Its Beach for swimming is positive.
Is the Its 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 sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.
Is the Its 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
What are the key audiences of Its Beach?
Its Beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
- Beachgoers with pets
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Its Beach?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Its Beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Ideal Bar & Grill is the closest place located 1400 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Its Beach?
There are 107 places to stay in the Its Beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Its Beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Its Beach from parking?
The Its 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 Its Beach?
There are 4 attractions near Its Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Lighthouse Point located in 0.1 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Its Beach?
The month with the highest temperature in Its 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?
Its 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.Its 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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