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Coastal Access
NORTH COUNTY:
Greyhound Rock
(pictured above) - On HWY1 north of Scott Creek, it has a paved pedestrian access to beach, picnic tables, a large parking lot, memorial benches and a disabled accessible view platform.
Scott Creek Beach
- Snowy Plover nesting habitat area.
Davenport Landing
(pictured above) - Disabled accessible ramp to beach and restrooms, improved shoulder parking.
Bonny Doon
- On HWY1 where Bonny Doon Road ends it has 45 parking spaces, a bus stop and an improved trail head.
MID COUNTY:
Pleasure Point
- At the end of 41st Ave "The Hook" is a popular surfing spot, it has picnic tables, a parking lot and restrooms.
Rockview Drive
- Near end of 30th Ave, has a picnic table.
12th Avenue
- Has coastal stairway.
13th Avenue
- Has coastal stairway.
20th Avenu
e - Has coastal stairway.
21st - 23rd Avenue
- Access only
26th Avenue
- Access only
35th Avenue
- Has coastal stairway.
38th Avenue
- Has coastal stairway.
SOUTH COUNTY:
Hidden Beach
- Also a park, has paved pedestrian access to beach.
Via Concha Ave.
- Has coastal stairway.
Via Gaviota Ave.
- Has coastal stairway.
Via Palo Alto Ave.
- Has coastal stairway.
Dolphin at Sumner
- One of the most beautiful access spots, this access trail leads under a train tressel to a stairway leading to the beach.
Santa Cruz County Department of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services
979 17th Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
General Information (Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.)
Phone:
(831) 454-7901
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PRCweb@santacruzcountyca.gov