Moon Monterey & Carmel by Kristin Leal

Author:Kristin Leal
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Avalon Travel
Published: 2012-12-29T05:00:00+00:00

Seabright Beach

At the south end of Santa Cruz, near the harbor, beachgoers flock to Seabright Beach (E. Cliff Dr. and Seabright Ave., 831/685-6500, www.santacruzstateparks.org, daily 6 A.M.-10 P.M., free) during summer. This miles-long stretch of sand, protected by the cliffs from heavy wind, is a favorite retreat for sunbathers and loungers. While there’s little in the way of snack bars, volleyball courts, or facilities, there’s lots of soft sand to lie in, plenty of room to play football or set up your own volleyball net, and, of course, easy access to the chilly Pacific Ocean. There’s no surfing—Seabright has a shore break that delights skim-boarders but makes wave-riding impossible.

Each Fourth of July, the Santa Cruz police cordon off the area surrounding Seabright Beach. No one can park nearby or even walk in after a certain time in the afternoon, which seems to change annually. But if you show up early and cart in your stuff, you can participate in the unbelievable fireworks extravaganza that starts almost as soon as the sun goes down. Although it’s technically illegal, people still create professional-grade pyrotechnical productions and launch them from Seabright. The effect quickly becomes overwhelming, but for those who can handle it, the night is truly magical.

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