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Sunset Beach

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About Sunset Beach:

Sunset Beach is a wide, pretty beach with whitish-colored sand. dunes between parking lot (which fills up early) and the beach

Sunset Beach Fees:

    Entrance Fee: Yes
    Parking Fee: Included in entrance fee

Creature Comforts at Sunset Beach:

  • Restrooms
  • Group picnic tables are available under a shelter, but sand dunes block their view of the water

Sunset Beach Activities:

  • Beach bonfires (in fire rings only)
  • You can catch surf perch and sardines on the beach, but need a fishing license to do it.
  • There's a remote control glider port in the dunes - fun to watch even if you don't own one.
  • Lifeguard service is provided during the busiest times

Lodging Near Sunset Beach:

The nearest lodging to Sunset Beach is in Santa Cruz.

Highs and Lows at Sunset Beach:

  • This is such a nice beach that it's very popular, and the limited parking spots fill up early

Beachgoer Beware:

Santa Cruz beaches can be foggy in early summer, sometimes all day long.

How to Get to Sunset Beach:

The park is 16 miles south of Santa Cruz off Highway One. Take the San Andreas Road exit.

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