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Santa Cruz Harbor Beach
Harbor Beach sits next to the Harbor and is close to restaurants, shops and caharter boats. Beach volleyball provides popular entertainment.
Address: 5th Ave. at East Cliff Dr., Santa Cruz CA USA 95060
 1 831 475-6161
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Ocean Beach
This park and beach is located 13 mi west of Lompoc and provides the only beach access to this area. The isolated pristine shorelines lure many bird-watchers and nature photographers to this park. Barbecue grills and picnic tables along with a playground and restrooms area provided within the park. Hours of operation are from 8 am - sunset.
Address: Ocean Park Road Lompoc CA USA
1 805 934-6123
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Pismo State Beach supports a range of recreational and educational activities, and is home to the Pismo clam and to wintering colonies of monarch butterflies. People enjoy hiking, swimming, fishing, bird watching and clamming when they spend time at the beach. There is an on-site visitor center, which often holds educational program and guided tours of the area.
Address: Off of Hwy 1 Oceano CA USA
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Hollywood Beach Oxnard
Hollywood Beach is a mile-long beach with restrooms and sand volleyball courts. Lifeguards are on patrol from Memorial Day to Labor Day. The beach is located adjacent to Channel Islands Harbor.
Address: . Oxnard CA USA
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Kite flying, beachcombing and volleyball are all popular activities at Monterey State Beach, located in Monterey to the west of Highway 1.
Address: Highway 1 Monterey CA USA
1 831 649-2836
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At Spyglass Park, people can access 1.5 mi (2.4 km) of sanded beach area, as well as 4 acres of green space that offers amazing views of the ocean and Pismo Beach. On the grassy area is a children's playground, picnic tables, barbeque sites and many benches.
Address: Shell Beach Rd and Spyglass Dr. Pismo Beach CA USA 93449
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El Capitan State Beach can be found roughly 17 mi (27 km) west of Santa Barbara, and offers swimming, surfing and camping opportunities. Facilities include restrooms, picnic areas and food service.
Address: . Santa Barbara CA USA
1 805 968-1033
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Twin Lakes is a warm beach at the entrance to Schwann Lagoon. Recreation opportunities include basketball and tennis courts and pirate ship playground. Birdwatching is popular and restrooms and outdoor showers are on-site.
Address: East Cliff Dr. at 7th Ave., Santa Cruz CA USA 95060
1 831 429-2850
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Sunset State Beach Watsonville
Sunset State Beach features a campground and picnic area for which reservations are recommended. The campground is open year round.
Address: 201 Sunset Beach Road Watsonville CA USA
1 831 763-7063
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Cowell Beach
Open sunrise to sunset, Cowell Beach offers a great sand beach, surfing and swimming and areas for beach volleyball.
Address: Beach Street Santa Cruz CA USA 95060
1 831 429-3777
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Pleasure Point Beach
Located on the east side of Santa Cruz, Pleasure Point is extremely popular with surfers, from bodyboarders to shortboarders and longboarders. Open sunrise to sunset.
Address: East Cliff Dr. and Pleasure Point Dr., Santa Cruz CA USA 95060
1 831 454-7956
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West Beach Santa Barbara
Located between Stearn's Wharf and the harbor, West Beach in Santa Barbara covers 11 acres (4 ha) and features large palm trees and a bike path. Popular activities include sunbathing, swimming, kayaking, wind surfing and beach volleyball.
Address: West Cabrillo Boulevard Santa Barbara CA USA
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Leadbetter Beach Santa Barbara
Facilities at this city beach include outdoor showers, restrooms and a picnic area.
Address: Shoreline Dr and Loma Alta Santa Barbara CA USA
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Capitola Cuty Beach
Located in the heart of Capitola Village, Capitola City Beach is near many shops and restaurants.
Address: . Capitola CA USA
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San Luis Obispo Bay features recreational and water sport activities on the Central Coast. Visitors have access to beaches and equipment rentals.
Address: San Luis Obispo Harbor Avila Beach CA USA
 Send an Email 1 805 595-5400
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Palm State Beach Watsonville
Palm State Beach offers visitors picnic facilities, BBQs, outdoor showers and more.
Address: End of West Beach Rd Watsonville CA USA
1 831 763-7062
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Carpinteria State Beach is located 12 mi (19 km) from Santa Barbara, and features seals, sea lions and gray whales. The beach has picnic areas, restrooms and a visitor center.
Address: Highway 224 Santa Barbara CA USA
1 805 968-1033
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Rio Del Mar Beach Aptos
This stretch of white sand welcomes dogs on leashes, picnickers and more. Open surise to sunset, there are also restaurants and shopping nearby.
Address: Rio Del Mar Blvd. Aptos CA USA 95003
1 831 429-2850
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Mandalay Beach at Oxnard Park
Amenities featured at this Oxnard beach include barbeque areas, volleyball courts, a covered picnic area and a path for inline skating and jogging. Parking is offered in a pay lot.
Address: 1601 South Harbor Blvd. Oxnard CA USA
1 805 385-7995
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New Brighton State Beach features picnic facilities, swimming and fishing. Located in Capitola, CA.
Address: . Capitola CA USA
1 831 464-6330
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West Beach Santa Barbara
Located between Stearn's Wharf and the harbor, West Beach in Santa Barbara covers 11 acres (4 ha) and features large palm trees and a bike path. Popular activities include sunbathing, swimming, kayaking, wind surfing and beach volleyball.
Address: West Cabrillo Boulevard Santa Barbara CA USA
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This dog-friendly beach is located south of Santa Cruz Boardwalk and is open daily from sunrise to sunset. Fire rings are available for beach bonfires.
Address: East Cliff Dr. at Seabright Ave., Santa Cruz CA USA 95060
1 831 429-2850
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Seaside State Beach
Long stretches of sand and beautiful dunes make up the Seaside State Beach. Open to the public.
Address: Highway 218 at Highway 1 Seaside CA USA 93955
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Carmel City Beach
Carmel City Beach is located at the foot of Ocean Avenue, just past the commercial district in downtown Carmel. The beach has easy accessibility, white sands, and beautiful sunsets. No campfires are allowed on the beach past 10 pm. and are limited to 3 by 3 feet in size. Swimming is dangerous due to unpredictable tides and caution is encouraged.
Address: The foot of Ocean Ave Carmel By The Sea CA USA
1 831 624-3543
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Capitola Beach
Capitola Beach is located near shopping, and dining on the Esplanade in Capitola.
Address: Esplanade Capitola CA USA
1 831 475-6522
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