Scott Creek Beach

Scott Creek Beach is one of the nicest beaches in the Davenport area north of Santa Cruz and that is saying something. The beach is right next to Highway 1 as it dips into the Scott Creek Valley north of Davenport Landing.

Scott Creek runs into the ocean at the north end of the beach and Molino Creek crosses the beach at the south end. The shallow channel formed in the sand when Scott Creek is flowing can be fun for kids to play in, but when it’s not flowing it can get stagnant. Most people settle into the beach between the creeks but this beautiful coastline invites exploration north and south. In particular, there are excellent tide pools to investigate if you walk north at low tides. The closest tidepools are a short walk, but consider going farther to more tidepools and rocks in the surf.

During certain times of the year there might be areas closed for snowy plover nesting habitat area. For this reason, dogs are not allowed on Scott Creek Beach.

The beach at Scott Creek is one of about nine different shoreline accesses that were purchased by a trust and transferred to the state to save it from development. This new property is known as the Coast Dairies State Park.

Address

Cabrillo Hwy
Davenport, CA 95017

Park Name

Coast Dairies State Park, Scott Creek State Beach

Owner

State Parks

Pet Details

No dogs allowed on the beach

Fees

Free parking

Activities

Beachcombing, Beach Exploration, Beach Walking, Windsurfing, Kiteboarding, Tidepooling, Surfing

Amenities

Tide Pools, Dunes, Creek, No Facilities

Links

Water Quality
Surfing Info & Web Cams
Water Temps
Tide Chart