Seacliff State Beach

Seacliff State Beach entrance fee

$10 per vehicle

Seacliff State Beach hours

Hours as published by California State Parks. Check the official page before a long drive.

About Seacliff State Beach

A swimming and picnic beach near Santa Cruz, long defined by the S.S. Palo Alto — a concrete ship built in 1919 and deliberately sunk offshore in 1929. RV sites line the shore behind the sand.

Things to do

• 🥾 Hiking
• 🚲 Biking
• 🏊 Swimming
• 🎣 Fishing
• 🧭 Geocaching

Amenities & facilities

• 🏕️ Campsites
• 🚿 Showers
• 🚻 Restrooms
• 🌿 Nature Center
• ♿ Accessible Facilities

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Camping options

• RV/trailer sites with hookups
• RV access

Contact

🎒 Gear up for Seacliff State Beach

Popular gear for what this park offers:

• Tents
• Fishing rods
• Hiking boots
• Bike helmets
• Water shoes
• Handheld GPS
• Bug spray
• Coolers
• Sleeping bags
• Camp chairs
• Camp stoves
• Lanterns
• Tackle kits
• Daypacks

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