SEACLIFF BEACH

After almost 3 months of being jammed in home, I was desperate to go out this weekend.

On Sunday, I pestered Ravi to take me for a drive. Somewhere!! Someplace!!

I just didn't want to be at home...so restless!!

Finally, after our weekly shopping, we headed on hwy 1.

Actually Ravi planned to drive around the place where the wildfires were happening months ago.

But later as we drove , our plans changed when we saw several sogn boards of beaches.

We finally took the exit that had SEACLIFF BEACH. We didn't have any idea of what this beach had for us.

But after our arrival, the scene was so spectacular and the beach was just awesome place to enjoy with family and friends.

ABOUT THE BEACH

• This long stretch of sand and bluffs has great accessible facilities including picnic areas, an interpretive center, and RV camping.
•  This beach is known for its fishing pier and fossils of extinct marine creatures in the bluffs.
•  The beach is also a popular swimming spot.
•  One of the most unusual attractions in the Santa Cruz area rests at the end of the fishing pier. The USS Palo Alto, one of only three cement ships built during World War I, has been a popular attraction for visitors since it was put in place in 1929. The plan was to turn the ship and the pier into an amusement and fishing ship. The Cal-Nevada Company quickly constructed a dance floor on the main deck, a cafe in the superstructure of the ship, a 4-foot heated swimming pool and a series of carnival type concessions on the aft-deck. Unfortunately, the Cal-Nevada Company went bankrupt after only two seasons. The ship was then stripped, leaving the pier and the ship to be used only for fishing.

Directions
From Hwy 1 take the State Park Drive exit into the neighborhood of Aptos.

Camping

RV camping only
26 sites:-$44 premium, $39 inland. Full Hook-up (Incl. 1-Disabled)
Reservations: 800-444-7275

Climate/Clothing
The weather ranges from cool and foggy to hot and sunny. Layered clothing is recommended.

Amenities

Restrooms
Showers
Picnic areas
Food, lodging and supplies nearby

Educational Activities

Docent-led educational programs 
Family programs
Exhibits

General Info/Trails

More Camping Information

JUVENILES (those under 18 years of age) not camping with a parent or legal guardian must have WRITTEN permission to camp in the park. Permission letters must include the name of the park, the name of the juvenile, the dates they may stay and the name, address, phone number and signature of the person's parent or legal guardian. The parent must be reachable at all times during the juvenile's visit. Children 14 years of age and under may not camp without a parent present during the stay.

After little exploring the beach we headed home , keeping in mind to return to this elegant beach with friends and family and have a picnic for a day!!