Pleasure Point
Location: Santa Cruz County, CA Features: This surf spot is amenable to surfers of all experience levels, and the
26th Avenue Beach
Location: Santa Cruz County, CA Features: This is a dog-friendly beach with clean water, and on a sunny, warm
Sunset State Beach
Location: Santa Cruz County, CA Features: Sunset State Beach features sand dunes, pine trees, and Oceanside picnic spots. It’s
Waddell Creek Beach
Location: Santa Cruz, CA Features: This surf spot is best for experienced surfers, and the wave frequency is very
Three Mile Beach
Location: Santa Cruz County, CA Features: This surf spot is excellent for surfers of all experience levels. This spot
Steamer Lane
Location: Santa Cruz County, CA Features: This place is very social, and it’s a nice place to hang out,
Scott’s Creek
Location: Santa Cruz County, CA Features: Scott’s Creek is located right off the highway just a little bit beyond
Año Nuevo
Location: San Mateo County, CA (but many still consider Santa Cruz) Features: This beach is located about 20 miles
Bolinas Beach
Location: Marin County, CA Difficulty: Moderate Features: Hiking trails, dog friendly, surfing, incredible scenery, beach, kayaking, ocean views This smooth sand beach