Seacliff State Beach

Category: Public beach

Address: State Park Dr, Aptos, CA 95003, USA

Phone: +18316856442

Opening hours

Sunday: 8AM–6PM

Monday: 8AM–6PM

Tuesday: 8AM–6PM

Wednesday: 8AM–6PM

Thursday: 8AM–6PM

Friday: 8AM–6PM

Saturday: 8AM–6PM

Reviews

priyanka gupta

Jul 17, 2022

This beach has been the pandemic saver for my family. We always felt safe here because the beach is so big that groups can space out and maintain social distance. Even after 2 years, my family comes here few times in the summer. It’s a beautiful and clean beach with amazing views. The only downside is that you have to pay to park closer to the beach. But if you are willing to walk few mins ( there is a trail that goes down to the beach and there is some Elevation, hence a bit difficult for the elderly) you can park in the large parking lot just outside for free. My favorite beach to spend some time in the sun :)

Mari Rodriguez

Jul 2, 2022

What beautiful sceneries this beach has! ⛱️ 😍 First time back at the beach since the Pandemic started in 2020 and I'm glad the fam & I chose this one. Great family beach and plenty of sand for everyone! The fam and I had a blast. Don't let the gloomy skies fool you, make sure to wear sunscreen 🌞😉

Mayuresh Dani

May 31, 2022

Beautiful place! Went here on a late Saturday afternoon. We fished quite a while on the pier. We caught a lot of fish - mostly Perch. Looks like a very good ecosystem as a good number of the fish we caught and let go were pregnant. The only gripe being that washrooms here were not kept clean. Maybe because of a large number of crowds. -1 for this. Otherwise a very beautiful place to come back to.

Kathy McKenzie

Apr 11, 2022

Seacliff is an 8 mile stretch of beach that is perfect for any activity firm sunrise to sunset. I saw beach bikes, kids digging in the sand, pelicans diving for fish and even dogs permitted on leash. Conveniently located just off highway 1.

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Questions & Answers

Is it dog friendly

lillian ortiz | Aug 26, 2020
David Echeverria | Aug 26, 2020

Yes.

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Is lower parking lot next to beach is open now?

Arup Roy | Aug 26, 2021
Teeno Venegas | Aug 26, 2021

Yes

Is there showers at Seacliff so when you get out the ocean you can wet the sand off

Ernie Roach | Aug 27, 2019
Cary Christie | Aug 27, 2019

Yes

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Are dogs allowed?

Amber Burke | Aug 27, 2018
Frankie Rodriguez Jr | Aug 27, 2018

Yes but keep an eye out for rangers if you let them off leash

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Does anyone know if the warf is open for fishing

Frances Duarte | Aug 27, 2018
Frances Duarte | Aug 27, 2018

THANK YOU THANK YOU All For The Information MAY YOU ALL HAVE A BLESSED DAY

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Is the beach open?

Ty | Aug 26, 2021
soumik biswas | Aug 26, 2021

yes itis

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How is the signal there?

Chantha Kem | Aug 27, 2019
Jeff Holliday | Aug 27, 2019

Verizon is good... Metro is scattered

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Can you bbq on the beach

Laura Espinoza | Aug 27, 2018
Konstantin Svist | Aug 27, 2018

There are a couple fire pits, may need reservation or getting there early

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Is there Handicap parking ? I heard it is free for seniors, does any know about this ? Thx

Patricia Wheeler | Aug 27, 2018
Donald Jenkins | Aug 27, 2018

Yes disabled parking, State parks are usually not free.

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If we don't get a grill site, are we able to take a small personal grill onto the sand/Beach area? And does it matter if propane or charcoal?

Vee Zavalita | Aug 27, 2018
Mirsada F. Humkic | Aug 27, 2018

You used to be able to ... I remember just like 12 years ago it was allowed . Not sure now.. probably designated areas as the other reviewer mentioned. Go early. Twin lakes has a nice designated grill area thats not too busy

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Can you camp here m

Chloe Pieper | Aug 27, 2018
Sue Kelly | Aug 27, 2018

There is rv camping at seacliff state beach but no tent camping. However down the beach about 2 miles away at new Brighton beach there is tent and rv camping. New Brighton State beach is in capitola.

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Can you take a tent and camp??

Doofus#2 | Aug 27, 2018
Michelle | Aug 27, 2018

No to my knowledge u have to have a motor home

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Is the rv camping open?

Jack Stouffer | Aug 26, 2020
Della Martin | Aug 26, 2020

Not that I am aware of but I haven't been there for a few days so you might want to call or go online.

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Is the pier open?

Pho Bui | Aug 26, 2020
211 MOB | Aug 26, 2020

Yes

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Are horses allowed on the beach?

Mika Yamaguchi | Aug 27, 2019
andrew bowdish | Aug 27, 2019

Never seen it. Been going there my whole life

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Is the dock open for fishing yet?

CityBoy249er PS4 | Aug 27, 2018
M M | Aug 27, 2018

Still closed according to the website

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Can I use my disabled discount pass at 50% off

Art Cat | Aug 19, 2022
Ed Summerfield | Aug 20, 2022

From what I know, yes, you should get the discount. I'll try to see if I can do this for a family member

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Is there free parking

Jeanie Hamel | Jul 27, 2022
Allison Browne | Jul 27, 2022

There’s not a lot of parking options but there is some free parking if you don’t mind a little walk

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The yearly pass. Is it cheaper with handicap pass??

Mike Silva | Apr 28, 2022
jose godinez | Apr 28, 2022

Not sure. Don't think so

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Are there restrooms there or nearby?

Sandy Wright | Feb 27, 2022
Danielle Irwin | Mar 29, 2022

Restrooms are open near parking lot on the beach side of parking. Gross & smelly; barely toilet paper, and no toilet gaskets for your bottom to sit on. Sinks are outside--no soap either.

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Can we park our travel trailer there overnight?

Crystal | Aug 26, 2021
Dean “Dino” Dizikes | Aug 26, 2021

Above answers are all accurate 👌. Very busy now with summer.

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Are bikes allowed

Abraham Cristino | Aug 26, 2021
Liberty B | Aug 26, 2021

Yes.

What time does the beach close

Odessa Medina | Aug 26, 2021
Melina M. | Aug 26, 2021

At sunset and the parking to go down by the water is only $10 for all day parking close to the 🌊💦

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Can dogs go on the beach?

James Long | Aug 26, 2021
Monique Butler | Aug 26, 2021

Only leashed dogs are allowed on Seacliff State Beach

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Are we allowed to have a campsite and are there bonfires? How much is it to get in?

Kalyssa Vang | Aug 26, 2021
Tiffany Jenkies | Aug 26, 2021

Yes on bonfire 55$

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with the State lifting its stay at home order will you now be reopening the RV section for business?

Juan Mendez | Aug 26, 2021
jason ress | Aug 26, 2021

I was there on 1/20/21 bo RVs Day use section was open

Can you camp now in overflow? First come ?

leisa machado | Aug 26, 2021
Dale McNamara | Aug 26, 2021

There is no more overflow. It's all under reservations. If a spot isn't reserved or there is a no show you can get in line to claim those but it's first come first served. It's now closed until Jan 7 though.

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which state beaches are closed labor day weekend

Tim Morrison | Aug 26, 2021
happyfixer d.i.y | Aug 26, 2021

I think their open as long as you keep your 6 feet apart from one another and wear your mask your ok I went a few times to different ones lately

Is beach surf fishing allowed in Seacliff or New Brighton beach?

Arup Roy | Aug 26, 2021
Josh Clark | Aug 26, 2021

Yes, but you must follow all local and state guidelines.

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Is the pier open now or is it still closed?

Archie Labitad | Aug 26, 2020
Heather Conley | Aug 26, 2020

Closed. As are the picnic tables and beach front parking.

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Is Seacliff beach open to public now?

Lisa HD | Aug 26, 2020
Kim Granata-Clark | Aug 26, 2020

Yes, but the lower lot is closed. You need to park at the top parking lot and walk down. Parking is $10.

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Is it open for sitting now?

Estefania Maciel | Aug 26, 2020
Viktor S | Aug 26, 2020

Yes it's open. Might get crowded at the entrance, but people can disperse on the beach

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What are the overflow rules for RV camping

Barbara Black | Aug 26, 2020
Christopher Thomas Constantino | Aug 26, 2020

Fully contained units only I think but they looked closed now.

Does anyone know if the paid parking lots are open yet? Thanks

Kuniko Shira | Aug 26, 2020
Geosan | Aug 26, 2020

It was last week..

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Where can I take my kids and rv for weekend camping?

Nancy Silva | Aug 26, 2020
POOJA DASHORA | Aug 26, 2020

May be you can go to village park Aptos.

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It is open this beach today?

Maria Vasquez | Aug 26, 2020
Cathy Bazualdo | Aug 26, 2020

Yes

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Is it open right now

STS_izzyYT fuentes | Aug 26, 2020
Valentino Rodriguez | Aug 26, 2020

Yes

Can you fish of the peer or bbq in the picnic areas

Godzilla559 | Aug 26, 2020
Christopher Keys | Aug 26, 2020

When they open back up you can. Pier is more PC than off a crowded beach!

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Is the camp grounds open?

Kathy Bryan | Aug 26, 2020
211 MOB | Aug 26, 2020

No

Are they open now for sitting

Dominique Dossie | Aug 26, 2020
Michael Moore | Aug 26, 2020

The beach is open for that between 8 am and 11 am, and from 5 pm and 10 pm. You can bike, jog, surf, swim at any time.

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WHY aren't the leash laws followed at this State Park? There have been more than a few off-leash incidents..!??

sandra Hammond | Aug 26, 2020
g stoddard | Aug 26, 2020

It's a question google can't answer for you. A less popular beach is what I do on popular beach day's. I agree with you though. People and their precious k9s are out of control. But Google is not going to help.

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What is taking for ever

Sa Moon | Aug 27, 2019
marc stine | Aug 27, 2019

I'm an out of towner an it isn't even hot yet wait till you wake an its 90 at 7 am you know it is gonna be a cooker

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Can i pay at entrance with debit card ??

Larry Jimenez | Aug 27, 2019
Joseph Felice | Aug 27, 2019

If it's visa or mc debit, yes.

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how tall is the hill at seaside state beach?

monky dude | Aug 27, 2019
Douglas Garrett | Aug 27, 2019

According to this, the stairway at Seacliff State Beach is about 80 ft up. http://www.waymarking.com/waymarks/WMB2JM_Seacliff_Beach_Stairway_Aptos_CA

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Hi Does it cost money to enter the beach or you just pay for parking and enter for free?

ofir adiri | Aug 27, 2019
Martin Atalovic | Aug 27, 2019

The fee was $10 per car. The pedestrians go for free.

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What is the date of the Cement ship celebration

Marylee Clamon | Aug 27, 2019
PEDRO | Aug 27, 2019

Btw it's 2moro. It literally took me a minute to find out

HOW DO I GET A RESERVATION

Gary Swim | Aug 27, 2019
Jack Stouffer | Aug 27, 2019

Reservations book 6 months out, but they have a daily lottery for non hookup sites.

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Is legal to fish at this state park and what type of fish do people normally fish for?

Nai Saechao | Aug 27, 2019
Brian Tomasso | Aug 27, 2019

Yes you can fish off the pier or surf cast people usually catch perch but I've seen people catch halibut and once I think mackerel. You need a license.

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Can I go fishing at this park?

Nai Saechao | Aug 27, 2019
Brian Casillas (el oso mago) | Aug 27, 2019

When I was there I didn't see no fishing signs. I also saw a few people fishing. I believe you need a fishing license in California though. You can buy them a fishing store supply stores or Walmart.

Is the bathrooms at seacliff open? And do the showers work?

Da'Nia Evenson | Aug 27, 2019
Brian Tomasso | Aug 27, 2019

Generally yes but this weekend there is a high surf warning

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Is there a bridge club?

Dagmar Baerner | Aug 27, 2019
Chris S | Aug 27, 2019

Huh????

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Does seaclif has hookups for the motorhome s ?

Maria Cunha | Aug 27, 2019
Rich Rothhouse | Aug 27, 2019

Yup

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why has the public bathroom by the Palo Alton cement ship not opened?

Colten Sofonio | Aug 27, 2019
JADE ALENCON | Aug 27, 2019

Off season

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Is camping year round or seasonal?

Sara Grace | Aug 27, 2019
shane scoffone | Aug 27, 2019

Year round

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Does it have easy walk access

valorie watari | Aug 27, 2019
Michael Pfister | Aug 27, 2019

Very walking friendly..stairs or hill...and plenty of area to walk along the beach! You cant beat it!

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Got showers? Hike and bike?

John Metzler | Aug 27, 2018
Michael Gonzalez | Aug 27, 2018

Yep and you can camp there too.

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How much is parking

teresa corral | Aug 27, 2018
Jo Tyrell | Aug 27, 2018

$10 per day

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Is it necessary to request reservation to hold party at the seacliff beach park for one of the bench/tables?

Norma McLean | Aug 27, 2018
Mel Foster | Aug 27, 2018

1st come 1st served...get there early and grab what you want and someone stay there, especially if you want the ones by the water.

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Can we camp on the beach ?

Youhan Younen | Aug 27, 2018
Jo Tyrell | Aug 27, 2018

No they do not allow camping on the beach. Their are canp sites right by the beach.

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Is your cottage free?

Famela Tupas | Aug 27, 2018
Rob Rey | Aug 27, 2018

Yes, 1st come 1st serve, they open the gate at 8am but people go around 7am n walk down n get their cottage

Can I fly Drones here? (-Thanks in advance for answering)

Jack | Aug 27, 2018
jim Cruse | Aug 27, 2018

1. California State Parks recommends that recreational drone users check with their local State Park District before operating a UAS within a State Park. .i get 2 answers 2.Just a reminder that the use of drones on state parks is illegal (from a drone suppliers)

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Are food trucks for catering allowed in seacliff beach park (aptos ca). The day use picnic areas?

Luisa Pintacola | Aug 27, 2018
Mayra Villareal | Aug 27, 2018

That's a good question🤔 not sure tho

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Is alcohol allowed?

Amber Burke | Aug 27, 2018
Frankie Rodriguez Jr | Aug 27, 2018

I believe it might be allowed in reserved table areas or paid camp sites only

are the picnic tables first come or do you have to reserve?

Yvonne Zlatunich | Aug 27, 2018
Dylan Fabris | Aug 27, 2018

They are reservable, but if nobody has reserved the space it becomes first come first served.

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How early can you go to fish, I have a parking pass for the year?

Joe Guzman | Aug 27, 2018
Christine Nordquist | Aug 27, 2018

8am

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Are canopy allowed?

Dodgerider89 | Aug 27, 2018
Christine Nordquist | Aug 27, 2018

Yes, I've seen them over the uncovered picnic tables too.

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can I buy a Poppy Pass at the Visitor's Center or entry kiosk?

suzette murphy | Aug 27, 2018
Lansing Huck | Aug 27, 2018

Not sure, but probably. I know you can at the kiosk at nisene marks.

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Is there a phone number for the kiosk here, that way we can call ahead to see if any over flow spots are open or opening?

Sara Dejong | Aug 27, 2018
Stewart Tate | Aug 27, 2018

Online is the only option I'm aware of.

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Is there camping sites available for this coming week? M-Th

T ROD | Aug 27, 2018
Michael Sharpe | Aug 27, 2018

I believe you can go online and check!

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Is the pier open for fishing on Sept 22nd? If yes, is bait sold nearby?

Renee Matlock | Aug 27, 2018
Renee Matlock | Aug 27, 2018

Thank u all for your help

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can you make firer on beach?

Marisela Perez | Aug 27, 2018
Ben Allen | Aug 27, 2018

Sadly, no. Only in the bbq stands.

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