Santa Cruz Area
Santa Cruz County's 29 miles of sun-drenched, fun-filled beaches offer the perfect setting for nearly every type of activity. Whether you enjoy building sand castles, learning to surf, playing beach volleyball, hiking along the coastal bluffs, enjoying a picnic or ending your day with a romantic sunset stroll, the beaches offer something for everyone. From dramatic windswept cliffs, to wide expanses of sand and sea to the ambiance of a picturesque seaside town, you're sure to enjoy surf, sand and sun in an unforgettable setting.