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Sunset State Beach

Sunset State Beach
Photo: Davide D'Amico from London, United Kingdom, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Location
Santa Cruz County, California
Nearest town
3.9 miles southeast of La Selva Beach
Type
State Beach
DirectionsOfficial park site ↗

About Sunset State Beach

Monterey Bay forms the shoreline for this stretch of coast, giving the park its stretch of sand and open water views. It is classified as a state beach, meaning the site is protected primarily for public access to the shore rather than for inland trails or historic structures. The park's identity centers on the beach itself and its position along the bay.

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

Getting there

Sunset State Beach is in Santa Cruz County, California, 3.9 miles southeast of La Selva Beach. 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 Sunset State Beach

Within 60 miles, closest first, straight-line. All 213 in California →

Towns near Sunset State Beach

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