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Santa Cruz Harbor Beach

5th Ave. at East Cliff Dr., Santa Cruz, CA
831-475-6161
Twin Lakes at Sunset
Typical Beach Scene
2007 Annual Summer Trip with my kiddo and puppy
Twin Lakes at Sunset
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Ranked #21 of 35 attractions in Santa Cruz
4.5 of 5 stars 4 Reviews
Description: Adjacent to Santa Cruz harbor, this beach has beach volley ball as well as nearby shops and restaurants.
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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“My neighborhood beach”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 22, 2012

I love the harbor beach. it has volleyball nets that i use as often as possible. its a great running beach; has a boogie boarding break and lots of friendly people. it has an excellent coffee and pastry shop right there; along with a mexican restaurant that you can eat out on the beach! best beach in town. More

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Salinas, California
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22 reviews 22 reviews
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
“Hour Max”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 1, 2012

Can get breezy, limits the visit to an 1 hour picnic. If your working it may be a good place to take your bag lunch and soak in the Vit. D3. More

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Santa Cruz, California
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37 reviews 37 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money."”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 14, 2012

Splurging or on a budget, alone, or with a fleet of folks, the Santa Cruz Harbor Beach has something you are really going to like. Anticipate traffic, and parking is limited on a bustling summer day. You mustn't forget warm cloths in case the weather changes or the sun goes down, but you can also retreat in one of the... More

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Aptos, California
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Great to be home”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 17, 2012

Whats to dislike? Fresh seafood, back with family, great weather in December! Dungeness crab....yum More

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