Sunset State Beach
Miles of sand and dunes beside the Pajaro Valley farm fields, with strong rip currents.
Know before you go
- Parking
Parking available.
Verified · California State Parks · checked Oct 3, 2026
From the park facility list on the State Parks page (park-wide).
- Fees
$10 vehicle day use.
Verified · California State Parks · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Paying
Unknown – check locally
- Getting down
Stairs to the beach and Path to the beach. End of Sunset Beach Rd., south Santa Cruz County.
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Tide & surf
Unknown – check locally
- Hours
Unknown – check locally
- Dogs
Dogs not allowed on the beach (campground only).
Verified · California State Parks · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Restrooms
Restrooms.
Verified · California State Parks · checked Oct 3, 2026
From the park facility list on the State Parks page (park-wide).
- Showers
Showers.
Verified · California State Parks · checked Oct 3, 2026
From the park facility list on the State Parks page (park-wide).
- Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible features listed for the park.
Verified · California State Parks · checked Oct 3, 2026
From the park facility list on the State Parks page (park-wide).
- Lifeguards
No lifeguard service listed.
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Rules
Fires only in fire rings. Hazardous rip currents.
Verified · California State Parks · checked Oct 3, 2026
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.