Lighthouse Field State Beach
Blufftop open space around the Santa Cruz Surfing Museum, above the Steamer Lane surf break.
Know before you go
- Parking
Parking available (Coastal Commission listing).
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Fees
Free.
Verified · California State Parks · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Getting down
Stairs to the beach. Along W. Cliff Dr. at Point Santa Cruz.
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Hours
Park 6 a.m. to sunset; parking lot 8 a.m. to sunset.
Verified · California State Parks · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Dogs
Leashed dogs allowed, including on the beach.
Verified · California State Parks · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Restrooms
Yes
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Showers
Outdoor showers.
Verified · California State Parks · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Accessibility
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.