Seacliff State Beach
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Location: County: Santa Cruz. Nearest City: Rio Del Mar. See map 1.
Campsites, facilities: There are 26 sites with hookups for RVs up to 40 feet long. Fire grills and tables are provided. Rest rooms and coin-operated showers are available. Propane gas, groceries, and a Laundromat are available nearby. Some facilities are wheelchair accessible. Leashed pets are permitted in the camping area but not on the beach.
Reservations, fees: Reservations are recommended; reserve by phoning 1-800-444-PARK/7275 ($7.50 reservation fee); $26-$28 per night, $1 pet fee. Reservations: from March to November. Walk-Ins: from December to February.
Contact: Call Seacliff State Beach at 1-831-685-6000 (phone sometimes unattended) or phone the district office at 1-831-429-2850.
Operating hours, seasons: Call beach for information; open all year round.
Seacliff SB
201 State Park Drive
Aptos CA 95001-4323Park Kiosk Hours:
- Hi Season: 6am-10pm
- Lo Season: 8am-4pm
Directions: From Santa Cruz, drive south on Highway 1 about six miles to the Seacliff Beach exit. Turn west and drive to the park entrance.
Weather, clothing: The weather can be changeable; layered clothing is recommended.
Trip notes: NO TENT CAMPING POSSIBLE! Seacliff State Beach is known for its fishing pier and concrete freighter, the Palo Alto. The beach is also a popular swimming spot. There is a long stretch of sand backed by bluffs overlooking Monterey Bay. There is a covered picnic facility. Beach walks are great, especially on clear evenings for dramatic sunsets. An interpretive center is available in the summer months. This is a popular layover for vacationers touring Highway 1 in the summer, but the best weather is from mid-August to early October. This is a great site, but it is not particularly well suited for troop camping.
Where to go Camping -S-8-
Miwok Lodge 439