Recreation in Santa Cruz, California

State Parks

Natural Bridges State Beach 831-423-4609
A day-use only beach that is known its famous natural bridge. Docent-led butterfly, tidepool, and nature trail tours are available. more info

Moran Lake Park 831-462-8333
Located at East Cliff Drive & Lake Avenue
This 9.2 acre regional park offers beach access, picnicking, surfing, and fishing. Open sunrise to sunset. more info

Boardwalk Bowl 831-426-3324
115 Cliff Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
This state-of-the-art bowling center includes a restaurant, bar, and pro shop. Available for birthday parties and "Atomic Bowling." more info map

Santa Cruz Sportfishing 831-426-4690
P. O. Box 5235, Santa Cruz, CA 95063
Located at Upper Santa Cruz Harbor, Dock H
This company provides charter fishing and whale watching cruises aboard a 50 foot Delta boat. Private charters are also available. more info
Stagnaros Sport Fishing 831-427-2334
P.O. Box 1340, Santa Cruz, CA 95061
Located at Santa Cruz Wharf
This historic landmark business offers something for everyone including fishing trips, scenic bay cruises, whale watching, and more. Private party charters are... more info

De Laveaga Disc Golf Course 831-423-7217
Located in De Laveaga Park
Considered one of the best disc golf courses in the world, De Laveaga features 27 challenging holes and it is home to the "Master's Cup" Pro-Am Tournament each April. more info
De Laveaga Golf Shop & Driving Range 831-423-7212
401 Upper Park Road, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
This public 18 hole championship golf course includes a restaurant, cocktail lounge, and a night lighted driving range. more info map
Pasatiempo Golf Club 831-459-9155
20 Clubhouse Road, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Many of the holes offer spectacular views of nearby Monterey Bay. Pasatiempo is an ideal destination to access Golf Digest's top three courses you can play in... more info map

Pacific Edge Climbing Gym 831-454-9254
104 Bronson Street, Suite 12, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
One of the largest rock gyms in the world offering indoor climbing at its finest. Classes available for ages 6 and up. more info map

Cowell Beach 831-420-6014
101 Beach Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Sun worshippers can play volleyball or stroll along this sandy beach. Open sunrise to sunset. more info map
Pleasure Point Inn 831-469-6161
2-3665 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Open daily from sunrise to sunset, this coastal access point is a popular Santa Cruz surfing spot. more info map
Santa Cruz Harbor Beach 831-475-6161
135 Fifth Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Located at East Cliff Drive
Adjacent to the Santa Cruz Harbor, this beach provides volleyball activities and is within easy walking distance of restaurants and shops. Open sunrise to sunset. more info map
Seabright/Castle Beach 831-429-2850
Located at East Cliff Drive at Seabright Avenue
A long sandy beach between the Boardwalk and the Santa Cruz Harbor with fire rings available. Open daily from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. more info
Twin Lakes State Beach 831-429-2850
Located at East Cliff Drive at Seventh Avenue
Situated at the entrance of Schwann Lagoon, this is one of the area's warmest beaches, with outdoor showers and restrooms provided. more info

Surf School Santa Cruz 831-428-3647
130 34th Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Bud Freitas grew up surfing in Santa Cruz county and has a vast amount of local knowledge in the Santa Cruz area to facilitate your santa cruz surf lessons from Surf... more info map