Beaches
Capitola City Beach
Always a favorite! Located in the heart of Capitola Village with its many shops and restaurants. Lots of swimming, surfing, volleyball, kite flying and beach activities for the whole family. Capitola Beach has been voted a favorite and written up in many magazines as one of the top ten beaches on the west coast.


Lighthouse Field State Beach
Lighthouse Field State Beach (also known at Its Beach) is the first beach north of the Lighthouse on West Cliff Drive. Dogs are allowed ON LEASH only as this is a state beach.
Seacliff State Beach
This long stretch of sand has great accessible facilities including picnic areas, an interpretive center and RV camping. Known for a half sunk concrete freighter and the fishing pier that connects to it. While the ship is unsafe & closed, the pier is open for fishing. Day-use fee. Camping reservations suggested year-round.


New Brighton State Beach
The beach features picnic areas, swimming, fishing, and a nearby forest of oak and pine. Tent and RV camping. RV hookup available.
Surf Lessons and Beach Rentals available at:
Capitola Beach Co. 831-462-5222
131 Monterey Ave & Esplanade Park in Capitola Village.
SUP and surf lessons and rentals, beach rentals.
Open year roundLighthouse Field State Beach 831-429-2850
740 West Cliff Drive Santa Cruz, CA 95060
SUP and surf lessons and rentals, beach rentalsSeacliff State Beach 831-685-6442 or 800-444-7275
201 State Park Dr. Aptos, CA 95003
SUP and surf lessons and rentals, beach rentalsCapitola Surf and Paddle 831-435-6503
208 San Jose Avenue in Capitola Village.
SUP and surf lessons and rentals.New Brighton State Beach 831.464.6330
1500 Park Avenue Capitola, CA 95010
Beach rentals