Seabright Beach in Santa Cruz, CA

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About Seabright Beach in Santa Cruz, California

Seabright Beach is a popular sandy beach next to Santa Cruz Main Beach in Santa Cruz. It is on state-owned property in that is part of Twin Lakes State Beach.

Seabright Beach spans a wide stretch of sand from the Santa Cruz Yacht Harbor entrance to a narrow natural rock wall that juts out into the surf at the mouth of the San Lorenzo River. At the bottom of this rock wall is a small rock arch opening that lets river water pass through. Shifting sand sometimes closes up the arch, but at times it’s possible to crawl through and wade the river water to reach Main Beach. People are no longer allowed to walk the trail on top of this narrow fin, but many locals jump the fence and go out on the rock wall despite the “area closed” signs.

There is a park on East Cliff Drive where you can take in the view of the Santa Cruz Boardwalk Amusement Park, Main Beach, and Seabright Beach.

Walton Lighthouse is at the end of the Santa Cruz Breakwater where a paved walking path allows you to walk out and look back at Seabright Beach.

Santa Cruz can be a challenge to drive around in so see our map to get to Seabright Beach. Seabright Avenue at East Cliff Drive marks the center of this south-facing beach. Parking and beach access is available at the west end of E Cliff Drive near Alhambra Avenue, Mott Avenue, and at the end of 3rd Avenue.

Address: E Cliff Dr and Mott Ave
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Park Name: Twin Lakes State Beach
Other Names: Castle Beach
Owner: State Park
Pet Details: Dogs allowed on leash
Activities: Surfing, Sunbathing, Swimming, Bonfires
Amenities: Lifeguard, Restrooms, Lighthouse, Rock Arch, Fire Pits
Links: Water Quality
Surfing Info & Web Cams
Water Temps
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