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Santa Cruz Harbor Beach, Santa Cruz

4.5
#3 of 11 in Beaches in Santa Cruz
Beach · Hidden Gem · Nature / Park
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  • By mganter
    Area around the lighthouse is very nice and clean. We were there at low tide, so we could walk up to the lighthouse without getting drenched by breaking waves. Very cool!  more »
  • By mini
    We went to Santa Cruz Harbor Beach on a gorgeous sunny December day. Its a nice place to walk and see the views. We also had lunch at the Crow's Nest  more »
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  • By Rich Garcia
    Santa Cruz harbor is always fun, great shops, restaurant, and views.....better without a car.... parking is a serious hassle here.
  • By Jennifer Silva Redmond
    Nice location for a harbor, but as a boater, I noticed the swirly current s which made it hard to dock. Also noisy sea lion neighbors keep you from sleeping sometimes. A pretty nice spot.
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