Seabright Beach

Welcome to Seabright Beach, a hidden gem located at 1305 E Cliff Dr in Santa Cruz, CA. This beach is a favorite among locals and visitors alike for its spacious sandy shore and peaceful atmosphere. With gender-neutral restrooms, street parking, private lot parking, and even bike parking, Seabright Beach caters to all types of beachgoers.

Customer reviews rave about the beauty and cleanliness of the beach, as well as the ample space available even on busy days. Visitors can enjoy activities like volleyball, building structures with driftwood, or simply relaxing and soaking up the sun.

One standout feature of Seabright Beach is its proximity to the Walton Lighthouse, providing a picturesque backdrop for your beach day. Whether you're looking for a place to spend quality time with family, a spot to enjoy a picnic with your furry friend (dogs are allowed!), or simply a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life, Seabright Beach has something for everyone.

So next time you're in Santa Cruz, make sure to add Seabright Beach to your itinerary and experience the beauty and tranquility that this unclaimed beach has to offer. You won't be disappointed!

Seabright Beach Menu

Location

Address: 1305 E Cliff Dr Santa Cruz, CA 95062
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🕓 Work Hours
MON 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
TUE 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
WED 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
THU 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
FRI 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
SAT 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
SUN 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Business info

  • Good For Kids
    Yes
  • Street Parking, Private Lot Parking
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Gender-neutral restrooms
    Yes
  • Bike Parking
    Yes

Last Reviews

  • Author: Kristina A.

    20 June 2024

    Such a nice beach! Came here with my family, had a great time. A lot less crowded than Santa Cruz! From what I've seen there's 2 ways to get down to the beach area: The stairs & A little hill that goes down They do have a life guard and they also have police patrolling the area as well. There is parking but it is limited. There's street parking for sure though - but first come first serve. There is a bathroom area- no handwashing station so be sure to bring hand sanitizer and or hand wipes! (I think there's 4 bathroom stalls I'm not sure I only seen 4 unless there's more in the back) ^ depending on where you settle down at-at the beach the bathroom might be a ways away. Be sure to bring a trash bag for all of your trash, there's a big trash bin next to the bathroom area where you can throw the bag away when you're heading out.

  • Author: Lydia M.

    19 June 2024

    Beautiful, clean beach! There's a path or open area to access the beach near E. Cliff Dr. and Cypress. There's stairs to access the beach near 1st Ave. The bathrooms are located near E. Cliff/Cypress. There was no toilet paper late in the day. Thankfully, I had napkins in my pockets from lunch. On a busy day, if you're trying to go to the beach boardwalk, from the time you exit the freeway onto Ocean Ave., to the time you find parking, it can take about an hour or more. I love being able to pull up to Seabright and find free, curbside parking. This may be our new favorite beach!

  • Author: Sam R.

    07 August 2023

    Saturday, 8/05/2023 - We wanted to try a different beach from the same old Santa Cruz Beach Board Walk. So we headed to Seabright Beach. Address is 1305 E Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95062. I must say....I am so glad we did!!! So much more room, less packed, and still fun! Upon arrival.... Pros 1) free street parking! 2) sandy beach. Very nice. 3) I saw a few volleyball nets on this beach. 4) there were a lot of burnt pieces of woods on this beach. Looks like you can do night fires at this beach. But...we didn't stay late to find out. Will have to check it out in the future. 5) there is a bathroom here. But since it's my 1st time here, I'm sad to say, I couldn't find it. 6) there's 2 entrance to the beach. One entry has lots of stairs, the other is a smooth walk down. I don't know how to explain it. 7) there's a cute little light house there. But I didn't make it to the light house. I'll have to check it out next time I go there. 8) roomy with lots of room. Not so packed. Cons 1) parking is hard to find! But if you get it, it is free. 2) I didn't see any life guard where we were sitting. Not sure if life guards are supposed to be there. But there are life guard stations at this beach. An glad there are. Conclusion Oh we love this beach! We'll for sure come back to this beach. It was roomy, sandy, has volleyball nets, bathroom, free parking, easy access, no complaints! Glad we checked this beach out.

  • Author: Peter L.

    20 July 2023

    Went on a cloudy weekday, arrived at 9 am and plenty of street parking near the main entrance. The sun didn't come out until noon so it was a bit chilly. The public restroom and washing stations located to the right once you entered the main gate. It was a nice 10-15 min stroll to the Walton Lighthouse on the left (east). The lighthouse divides Seabright Beach (AKA Castle beach) from Twin Lakes Beach. It's a great place to get the ocean/beach view, as well as watching the sail boats/kayakers cruising by.

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