Hidden Beach
A county park in Aptos with a path down to the beach.
Know before you go
- Parking
Small lot.
Verified · Santa Cruz County Parks · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Fees
No fee listed.
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Getting down
Path to the beach. End of Cliff Dr. and Hidden Beach Way, Rio del Mar.
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Hours
Sunrise to sunset.
Verified · Santa Cruz County Parks · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Dogs
Listed as dog-friendly. Check posted leash rules.
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Restrooms
Restroom.
Verified · Santa Cruz County Parks · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Showers
No
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Accessibility
No disabled access listed.
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Lifeguards
No lifeguard service listed.
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
Information only, not safety advice. Conditions change. Always follow lifeguards and posted signs.
Tides & daylight · next 3 days
Information only, not safety advice. Conditions change, so always follow lifeguards and posted signs. Data: official city, county, State Parks and National Park Service pages, the California Coastal Commission, NOAA and the National Weather Service · Facts checked Oct 3, 2026 · Map © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.