Santa Cruz Beach sits on the Monterey Bay. Our conditions page shows today's water temperature, surf height, wind, UV index, tide times from NOAA station 9413450, and rip current risk. Everything is pulled live from NOAA and Open-Meteo and refreshes through the day.
View Live ConditionsPark at Santa Cruz Beach in lots like Boardwalk Parking Structure, W Cliff Drive Wharf Lot, Cowell's Beach Street Parking. Our parking page maps every option with addresses, rates from $10-20/day and a live crowd-based availability estimate so you can plan ahead and skip circling.
Find ParkingAt Santa Cruz Beach, don't miss the Clam Chowder on the Wharf at Stagnaro Bros Seafood. Our dining page pulls live ratings and hours from Google Places and highlights the local dishes worth ordering.
Explore DiningBoats leave Santa Cruz Beach from Santa Cruz Small Craft Harbor, including the Whale Watching Cruise — dolphin watches, sunset sails, kayak tours and fishing charters. Our things to do page lists the operators, departure times and prices.
See Things to DoSanta Cruz Beach hosts Surf Lessons at Cowell's and more. Our events page pulls the current week's lineup so nothing sneaks up on you.
Check EventsAt Santa Cruz Beach, the sun sets at 8:02 PM today — about 13h 37m of daylight. Sunrise was 6:25 AM. Live water temperature, surf height, UV index, wind and tide for Santa Cruz Beach update at the top of the conditions page.