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Seacliff State Beach

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Seacliff State Beach is a state beach park on Monterey Bay, in the town of Aptos, Santa Cruz County, California. It is located off Highway 1 on State Park Drive, about 5 miles (8 km) south of Santa Cruz,. The beach is most known for the concrete ship SS Palo Alto lying in the water. North of Seacliff State Beach is New Brighton State Beach.HistoryThe beach was originally home to the Ohlone people. Spanish missionaries established the Mission Santa Cruz about eight miles west of here.In 1821, when Mexico gained independence from Spain the area was divided up into land grants. The area of the beach was a part of the Rancho Aptos grant to Rafael Castro in 1833. Castro worked with Claus Spreckels to establish the Castro-Spreckels wharf. The beach soon became a successful shipping port. The logging industry also thrived here with the local coast redwood trees.The port facilitated major trade with the Kingdom of Hawaii. In 1838, King Kamehameha III requested that Mexican vaqueros from California travel to Hawaii to teach Hawaiians how to manage herds of wild cattle. Seacliff became a popular place to recruit vaqueros, who were known as paniolos by the Hawaiians.

Address: State Park Dr, Aptos, CA 95003, USA
Phone: (831) 685-6442
State: California
Zip Code: 95003


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I haven't been here is decades but yet it was like I had never left. The stairs will kick you in the pants, but the fun that awaits at the bottom is worth it. The concrete ship has suffered some damage over the years but is still a fascinating addition to the coast. The beach wasn't too crowded... but it was the week before Christmas (albeit with gorgeous weather still in the sixties).
7 years ago (25-12-2017)
Fun on the beach! Picnic area with rustic wood covers. Costs $10 per car. Reservations suggested. Cement ship and pier for fishing, no license required. Get bait at the liquor store. Walk 1 mile to Rio del Mar on the beach to restaurants.
7 years ago (29-12-2017)
I've been going to this beach since I was a kid... Over 20 years. I love love this beach. It is a state beach so if you can't park away and walk down it does cost to park which sucks but that's what u get. You used to be able to walk on to the sinking ship but they closed it off. Only a matter of time before the ocean takes it. I'm actually surprised the pier is still standing. The water has changed alot over the years curious as to whether there will even be a beach there one day... Cute shops near by. Also food and a liquor store which comes in handy during the summer! There's a lot of paved areas for walking and a huge stair case that people use for exercise. It's a great family beach. Lots of parking. Pinic tables and BBQ pits. There are bathrooms and rinse off stations!!
7 years ago (31-12-2017)
Stunning beach area that has plenty of parking areas that are pay parking. With plenty of handicapped parking and accessibility. Great little shops and restaurants are in the area for a over all great experience. A awesome pier is located right there for a fun day of fishing.
8 years ago (26-10-2017)
Folks with RV's will love this RV park on the beach. About half of the sites have full hookups, the rest are dry camping but still on the beach. Reservations are required for the hookups, but you can get a site if you are lucky on a first come basis.
7 years ago (27-12-2017)
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