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Seacliff State Beach

Seacliff State Beach
Photo: Prg, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Location
Santa Cruz County, California
Nearest town
0.2 miles southeast of Seacliff
Type
State Beach
DirectionsOfficial park site ↗

About Seacliff State Beach

One concrete ship, the SS Palo Alto, rests in the water here, forming the beach's central landmark. The shoreline sits along Monterey Bay off Highway 1 at State Park Drive, with New Brighton State Beach lying just to the north. Visitors can see the sunken vessel from the sand, a feature tied specifically to this stretch of coast.

Hours, fees, camping, reservations and closures are set by the park and change often. Check the official park site before you go.

Getting there

Seacliff State Beach is in Santa Cruz County, California, 0.2 miles southeast of Seacliff. The Directions button takes you to the park's mapped location; the entrance may be elsewhere, so check the official site for the address to use.

State parks near Seacliff State Beach

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Facts from Wikidata, checked September 25, 2026. Distances are straight-line.