Younger Lagoon Beach

The beach at Younger Lagoon Reserve in Santa Cruz is off-limits to the general public, but can be visited through guided tours. Contact the Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory to inquire about docent-led tours of Younger Beach and Younger Lagoon Reserve. They offer other “behind the scenes tours,” family tours, learning programs, and visitor workshops related to marine research. The Marine Discovery Center is open most of the time and welcomes visitors. Check their website for current hours, fees, and exhibits. Even if you are here to see the discovery center and not Younger Lagoon Beach, there is a coastal overlook on the bluff that has a nice view east toward Natural Bridges State Beach. If you have time to visit that beach it is one of best in the area. The Long Marine Lab and Seymour Marine Discovery Center, which are owned by the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC), are located at Delaware Avenue and Shaffer Road in western Santa Cruz.

Address

100 Shaffer Road
Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Park Name

Joseph M. Long Marine Laboratory, Seymour Marine Discovery Center

Owner

University

Pet Details

No dogs allowed on the beach

Activities

Wildlife Watching, Birdwatching, Tidepooling, Walking

Amenities

Trails, Tours, Aquarium

Links

Surfing Info & Web Cams
Water Temps
Tide Chart