Exploring Santa Cruz Beaches With CoolContrast

California has the beach for you. When traveling, the majority of people look for "beaches near me," thus we made this map and these listings of every beach in Santa Cruz, California to serve as their "go-to" resources. Every Californian coastal beach is arranged by city and county for your convenience. Choose one of the busiest beaches or find a less traveled beach where you can relax and explore. Read about the activities that each beach is famous for, from beachcombing and clam digging to surfing and volleyball. Each beach is different.