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Manresa State Beach

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Address
1445 San Andreas Rd, Watsonville
Hours
8 a.m. to sunset
Day use
$10
Camping
Tent only, mid-May–Oct
Manresa State Beach
Manresa State Beach
Manresa State Beach
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  • Fishing
  • Camping
  • Dog-friendly
  • Fire rings
  • Restrooms

About this beach

Manresa State Beach is bluff-backed sand on Monterey Bay, south of Aptos. From Highway 1, take San Andreas Road southwest for a few miles to the day-use area at 1445 San Andreas Road. People come for surf fishing and clamming.

Safety

Rip currents, cold water and deep drop-offs make swimming and surfing hazardous for all but the most experienced. Snowy plovers nest on the beach; stay out of posted areas.

Camping

Manresa Uplands, at 205 Manresa Uplands Road, has tent-only camping (no RVs) from mid-May through October.

Rules

The park is open 8 a.m. to sunset; vehicle day use is $10. Leashed dogs are allowed on the beach, unlike at neighboring Sunset State Beach. Fires only in park fire rings, and no alcohol on the beach or in day use.

Getting there & access

Getting there

From Highway 1 south of Aptos, take San Andreas Road southwest several miles to 1445 San Andreas Road.

Campground

Manresa Uplands is at 205 Manresa Uplands Road; tents only.

Dogs
Leashed, on the beach
Phone
(831) 724-3750

What's here

  • Dog-friendly

    Leashed dogs allowed on the beach

  • Fishing

    Surf fishing and clamming

  • Camping

    Tent camping mid-May through October

  • Fire rings

    Fires only in park fire rings

  • Restrooms

    Restrooms, showers and outdoor showers

Rules & official resources

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Questions boaters ask

Yes, on a leash on the beach.

Yes, tent camping only at Manresa Uplands, mid-May through October.

It's hazardous. Rip currents, cold water and deep drop-offs make it risky for all but the most experienced.
Sources: parks.ca.gov · Last checked Oct 26, 2026 ·

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