Santa Cruz Wharf

Category: Tourist attraction in Santa Cruz, California

Address: 21 Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA

Phone: +18314205725

Opening hours

Sunday: 5AM–2AM

Monday: 5AM–2AM

Tuesday: 5AM–2AM

Wednesday: 5AM–2AM

Thursday: 5AM–2AM

Friday: 5AM–2AM

Saturday: 5AM–2AM

Reviews

MOE JARADAT

Jul 23, 2022

Beauty at it's best, plenty of parking spaces that are free. Spectacular views, amazing weather, food walkways and hikes, animals and bikers friendly. A must visit while in the area.

戴禎慧

May 12, 2022

This would be one of my favorite place in California. Those sea lion are too adorable. They fight each other’s with their neck 🤣🤣🤣 also sleeping while there’s are sea lions fighting beside, how could they be so chill. I could just want their fight for one hour still not feeling bored.

Stephanie Mace

Feb 24, 2022

Nice area with beautiful views. This wharf doesn't disappoint- several nice shops for souvenirs and a variety of restaurants and sweet treats. The sea lions are an amazing addition and more birds than I've seen at once anywhere. A clean beach is a plus!

Anabel Hernandez-Mejia

Jan 24, 2022

It was a fairly nice walk. Am glad it wasn't a busy day. There are several restaurant options and souvenir shops. My girls liked looking at the seals. Personally, would like some more shade to hangout longer, but it is a wharf.

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Questions & Answers

I heard there’s a stairway to the under side of the warf. We found it, but it was lifted up. When will it be opened?

Pk Spirit | Aug 27, 2018
Philip Velasquez | Aug 27, 2018

Matthew has it right. Not open to public

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When is the free parking

Hassan El Zein | Aug 27, 2018
Robert Miller | Aug 27, 2018

There isn't any free parking at the wharf.

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Are dogs allowed?

Kimberly Smiley | Jul 27, 2022
Richard Park | Jul 27, 2022

Dogs not allowed, but bring them anyway

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Are they catching Sardines/Mackerel in there

Claro Manzano | Aug 26, 2021
Succubus Terra | Aug 26, 2021

They are almost always pulling up something

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Is the Santa Cruz boardwalk open ? Are attraction open or restaurants ?

Carlos Rosa | Aug 26, 2020
Coach Ralph | Aug 26, 2020

Beaches and outdoor dining. No Boardwalk

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Are dogs permitted on the wharf?

Linda Woods | Aug 27, 2019
Echo | Aug 27, 2019

Nope. In the summer they ticket.

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When is the best time to fish

Jahsiah Hardy | Aug 27, 2019
tiffany lafond | Aug 27, 2019

Early am

Saw Pete Escobedo and his band playing on the wharf last Sunday. Do u always have music on the weekends

Penni Lazono | Aug 27, 2019
Tejiri Orugbo | Aug 27, 2019

I think so. There has always been a band playing when I've gone in the past.

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Can I fish the pier

lilolme lalala | Aug 27, 2019
Andrew Fong | Aug 27, 2019

Yes I notice alot of Fishman out there with their pole in the waters

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Love this place it is a vaction in one hour.

Peg Popken | Aug 27, 2019
Peg Popken | Aug 27, 2019

It only takes an hour or 2 the blow the cob webs out the brain. And no baggage handling. Love this place.

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Are dogs allowed on wharf?

Doug Durward | Aug 27, 2018
Adrienne Sandoval | Aug 27, 2018

No, unfortunately not.

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Is there any handicap parking and what is the cost?

mike stahl | Aug 27, 2018
Rick Jarboe | Aug 27, 2018

Free for two hours, check sign at gate in case something changes.

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How tall is the warf

Daniel Busa | Aug 26, 2021
L.Travis Drone | Aug 26, 2021

"35 feet" "From shallow waters at the shore, the Wharf extends in increasingly deeper water to reach 35 feet in depth at its far end." Quoted from the Santa Cruz Wharf Master Plan

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Is there a penny press out here?

Ashley Burton | Aug 26, 2021
Evren Eryurek | Aug 26, 2021

I have seen several in the boardwalk inside stores

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Are their any restaurants open?

melissa Young | Aug 26, 2020
Dylan Bennett (acceleraTec•net) | Aug 26, 2020

Most restaurants have been open for take out, however dine-in is just starting to resume. Expect longer wait times as seating has been restricted with maximum capacity under one half, and tables must be spaced to allow for proper social distancing. That also means that there are much less tables near the windows with a view. Outdoor seating is less restrictive (since the virus doesn't last as long on surfaces in the sun and heat). Places that haven't opened for dine-in yet should be fully open within the next week. If in doubt, call the place you are thinking of visiting. It's a good idea to make a reservation anyway, since dine-in is more limited and with people still working from home, there is kind of a rush on restaurants as they reopen. Also expect slightly slower service as they have cut back on staff lately. So call first to double check and make a reservation (specify if you want a table near the window/outdoor/etc)- but your answer is yes!

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Is the warf open tomorrow?

Evelyn Cruz | Aug 26, 2020
Fran Hilbert | Aug 26, 2020

Yes

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Do they have gift shop at the warth

Arturo Valencia | Aug 26, 2020
Mary Gregg | Aug 26, 2020

Yes they have great shops for gifts and souvenirs

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How long is the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf?

Lori Nelson Fox | Aug 26, 2020
David Wells | Aug 26, 2020

Just over half a mile.

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Is there any electric car charging spots?

Lisa McMann | Aug 26, 2020
LAJOS POLYA | Aug 26, 2020

No there's charging port in or on the wharf.

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How much is santa cruz wharf parking

Raiderrv vargas | Aug 27, 2019
Sarah Liu | Aug 27, 2019

First 30 mins is free then it's about $2-3 per hour if I remember correctly

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Is this place pet friendly

Phaathit JOE Phaysaleum | Aug 27, 2019
Gerald Madsen | Aug 27, 2019

Sorry, no pets. . .much too crowded.

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Where did the personalized benches come from?

Gary Di Marzio | Aug 27, 2019
Javier MC | Aug 27, 2019

I believe the are donations... Bit completly sure yet

How much would it be to go scuba diving for me and my wife.

Eugene Castellanos | Aug 27, 2019
Rodney Fagundes | Aug 27, 2019

No dive service off the santa cruz wharf u might try a local dive shop

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How much does it cost to park on the warf

bbq belxp | Aug 27, 2018
Lorraine Brown | Aug 27, 2018

If you have a handicapped placard, I believe it is free. Also before 10:00AM (I think that was the time) is free. We had breakfast at Gilda's and didn't have to pay for parking.

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How much is parking on the wharf

Beverly Martin | Aug 27, 2018
Cc M | Aug 27, 2018

One dollar/20min

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Can I use a gas stove in the wharf?

Byoungwoo Kim | Aug 27, 2018
Madhava N | Aug 27, 2018

Not allowed

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Can you rent beach umbrella or lounge chairs

Annette Gil | Aug 27, 2018
William Miller | Aug 27, 2018

Yes

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How much is the parking?

Karina Venegas | Aug 27, 2018
Felipe | Aug 27, 2018

I believe it's 5 or $8

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How much is it to get a cross to the pier

Robert Dasch | Aug 27, 2018
Peggy Ketelsen | Aug 27, 2018

One dollar for 20 minutes by car, free to walk

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Will the shops be open on easter?

Chad Paige | Aug 27, 2018
Chalupa Poopa | Aug 27, 2018

They're not too likely to be.

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Before 10 a.m.

Crystal Marie | Aug 27, 2018
Dan Marshall | Aug 27, 2018

The Wharf opens up at Sunrise and there's Gilda's for breakfast

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Is night fishing permitted here?

Rob Beitia | Aug 27, 2018
John | Aug 27, 2018

The Santa Cruz Wharf is closed between 2:00 am - 5:00 a.m. fishing is permitted opening ours in the permited areas. No casting is allowed.

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Any restaurants open on Christmas?

Steve Monowitz | Aug 27, 2018
John | Aug 27, 2018

Mostly closed. Seabright brewery is open for drinks.

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Big fishing catches at pier....

Mo Heat | Aug 27, 2018
Bianca S | Aug 27, 2018

Yes

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