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Santa Cruz County

Davenport & North Coast

An undeveloped stretch of Highway 1 from Waddell Beach past Davenport to Wilder Ranch. Most beaches are reached by short paths from roadside parking, few have restrooms, and dogs are not allowed on most of them.

Tides & daylight · next 3 days

Official Davenport & North Coast beach information

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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.