26th Street Beach

42 reviews

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Scooby enjoying the dog-friendly off leash beach!

Santa Cruz, CA 95062

26th Street Beach in Santa Cruz, CA, is a popular spot known for its relaxed atmosphere and scenic views of the Pacific Ocean. The beach offers a wide stretch of sandy shoreline, perfect for sunbathing and leisurely walks along the water's edge.

Visitors to 26th Street Beach can enjoy various water activities such as swimming, surfing, and paddleboarding. The beach is also a great place to watch the sunset or simply unwind and take in the natural beauty of the California coast.

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4.042 reviews

Sunil R.

1/16/2022

I should have bought a lottery ticket today, I found street parking right next to the beach. This spot is more for the local residents who live nearby since there is such limited parking which is...

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Tom S.

8/9/2023

I'm an annual visitor. Come to Santa Cruz for the Labrador retriever summer week vacation. We let our dogs romp here 2 hours everyday. As all other reviewers say, this beach has no parking lot....

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Rachel J.

7/19/2022

I love this beach. It's the only one in SC I really like since it's generally not crowded at all. Sure, there's no parking, but walking from street parking is almost always less than a mile. And...

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Christine H.

7/28/2018

What a beaut! According to one of my students (who happens to be a Santa Cruz native), Cowell and 26th Street Beach are two of her favorite beaches. Trusting her suggestions, I decided to check...

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Joyce H.

7/18/2022

A bit of a hidden gem! This beach is dog friendly for off leash. Not too crowded with people. Parking can be tricky since it's all street. No lifeguard towers if you hangout near 23rd street so be...

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