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Seabright Beach (Santa Cruz)
4.6★ · 1,971 Google ratings · Santa Cruz, California
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Good for kids✓ Free
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 340 ft away · about 13 spaces · free · fills up
Walk
190 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 225 yd away
Cost
Free
Water
61°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
2 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Length
0.5 miles of shoreline
Sand
300 yd from the water to the back
Water quality
Mixed · 13% of 87 over the limit · 2025
Map of Seabright Beach (Santa Cruz)
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1Parking340 ft from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 6 visitors · 2016–2026
Free parking reported
Visitors report no charge to park here.Mentioned by 5 visitors · 2016–2026
Bring a dog on leash
This beach welcomes leashed dogs year-round, making it ideal for pet owners seeking quieter alternatives to nearby crowded spots.
Sunset views from the lighthouse
Walk to the lighthouse at the beach's end for outstanding sunset views overlooking Monterey Bay and the Santa Cruz Boardwalk.
Arrive on weekday mornings
Weekdays before 10am offer the best chance at free street parking near the entrance.
Plan bonfire visits carefully
Fires are only allowed in designated metal rings, and some reviewers report the beach can become rowdy during.
Water stays cold year-round
Expect temperatures that require a wetsuit for most swimmers, though beach walking and wading remain enjoyable.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
62°F · overcast
Water
61°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
4.0 ft · 11 s apart
Wind
5 mph from the SW
Shelter
Onshore · wind blowing straight in off the water
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 06:32 | High tide | ↑ |
| 09:16 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 16:18 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Sep 4, 5:30 AM.
Practical
Plan your visit
📍 Santa Cruz, CA 95062
🅿 Parking 340 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 190 ft away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 225 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Seabright Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 340 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Seabright Beach?
190 ft in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, under a minute. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Seabright Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 225 yd from the listing.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
