when is the best time to visit the beach. I would like to go during the warmest season.
Temperatures change in Santa Cruz at the drop of a hat. Mornings are usually chilly and foggy but warm and clear by noon.
Check out last year's almanac for rain patterns but July had some very warm/hot days after 1p.m.
I hope that helps!
Warmly,
M
Natural Bridges is about the natural wonders in the ocean, and also the amazing eucalyptus groves full of monarch butterflies. Summer months may be warmer, but Santa Cruz gets very crowded and parking is much tougher then. My favorite time is Oct. No crowds, still beautiful weather, lots of butterflies.
The warmest months are normally June, July, and August, Maybe September on some years.
Often Sept and October are the warmest months with less fog. Summers tend to be foggy in the area, but Santa Cruz tends to be less foggy than other areas on the coast.
It is rarely very warm there, and the water is *always* cold.
Overall summer should be good. I visited in January & it was quite cold there.
If you are planning to do some other activities like whale-watch tour, etc, April is the good time to visit Santacruz.
Hard to guess that. Sometimes the summer months can be very cool and foggy. sometimes winter can be warm. I've seen kids playing in the surf on christmas day! Look on one of the weather sites that provide average daily highs and lows by month.
Often fall months are the nicest...but no guarantees.
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