Sunset State Beach
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Location: County: Santa Cruz. Nearest City: Watsonville. See map 1.
Campsites, facilities: There are 90 sites for tents or RVs up to 31 feet long. Rest rooms, showers, fire grills, and picnic tables are provided. Leashed pets are permitted, except on the beach.
Reservations, fees: Reservations are recommended from mid-March through November; reserve by phoning 1-800-444-PARK/7275 ($7.50 reservation fee); $17-$18 per night, $1 pet fee. First come-First served November through mid-March.
Contact: Phone the park rangers at 1-831-763-7063 or 1-831-429-2850.
Sunset SB
201 Sunset Beach Rd
Watsonville, CA 95076Operating hours, seasons: Call the beach for information; open all year round.
Park Kiosk Hours:
- Hi Season: 7am-10pm
- Lo Season: 9am-4pm
Directions: From Highway 1 near Watsonville, take the Riverside Drive exit toward the ocean to Beach Road. Drive 3.5 miles on Beach Road to the San Andreas Road exit. Turn right on San Andreas Road and drive about 4.5 miles to the beach. From Santa Cruz the beach is 16 miles south via Highway 1 and San Andreas Road.
Weather, clothing: The weather can be changeable; layered clothing is recommended.
Trip notes: Sunset State Beach features pine trees, mountainous sand dunes, and ocean side picnic spots. Bordered by large agricultural fields between the cities of Santa Cruz and Monterey, the beach is a year-round destination for thousands of visitors. On clear evenings, the sunsets here look like they are imported from Hawaii. The camp is set on a bluff overlooking Monterey Bay, making it a short traipse for a beautiful beach walk. It is also a good spot for Pismo clams during minus low tides. The best weather is in late summer and fall. Spring can be windy here, and early summer is often foggy. Reservations are often needed well in advance to secure a spot.
Where to go Camping -S-14-
Miwok Lodge 439