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About Sunny Cove in Santa Cruz, California

Sunny Cove Beach is in a deep cove filled with sand in eastern Santa Cruz, CA. The cove has low sandstone bluffs on both sides. Beach access paths descend the bluff on each side. You can get to the beach from 16th Avenue, Johans Beach Drive, or Sunny Cove Drive. Unfortunately, the Live Oak area of Santa Cruz has a beach area parking program that requires a parking permit on weekends to avoid a costly citation. Note that swimming in Sunny Cove can be dangerous due to rip currents.

Address
E Cliff Dr and Sunny Cove Dr
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Owner
County
Pet Details
Dogs allowed on leash
Activities
Bodyboarding, Skimboarding, Sunbathing
Amenities
No Facilities
Map of Sunny Cove
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Twin Lakes, US
10:47 am, Jul 17, 2026
weather icon 69°F
L: 68° H: 75°
clear sky
Humidity: 70 %
Pressure: 1014 mb
3 m/s SSW
Wind Gust: 2 m/s
UV Index: 0
Precipitation: 0 inch
Clouds: 2%
Visibility: 10 km
Sunrise: 6:01 am
Sunset: 8:26 pm

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