New Brighton State Beach
- Location
- New Brighton/Park Ave exit, Hwy 1
- Hours
- 8 a.m. to sunset
- Day use
- $10
- Camping
- 100+ sites, 11 with hookups
- Fishing
- Camping
- Dog-friendly
- Fire rings
- Restrooms
About this beach
New Brighton State Beach sits on the bluffs above Monterey Bay in Capitola, just south of Santa Cruz, off the New Brighton/Park Avenue exit from Highway 1. Below is a sandy beach for fishing, beachcombing and, in warmer months, swimming.
Camping
The campground is open, with more than 100 tent and RV sites, including 11 with RV hookups.
Day use
The park is open 8 a.m. to sunset; vehicle day use is $10. There are restrooms, showers and drinking water.
Rules
Fires only in the fire rings provided, and never unattended. Dogs on a 6-foot leash, attended. Alcohol only within registered campsites. No drones, and no climbing the sandstone cliffs.
Getting there & access
Getting there
Take the New Brighton/Park Avenue exit from Highway 1 in Capitola.
- Dogs
- Leashed, attended
- Phone
- (831) 464-6329
What's here
Camping
100+ campsites, 11 with RV hookups
Fire rings
Fire rings provided
Fishing
Fishing and beachcombing
Restrooms
Restrooms, showers and drinking water
Dog-friendly
Leashed dogs allowed
Rules & official resources
- Fires only in the fire rings provided, attended at all timesparks.ca.gov ↗
- Dogs on a 6-foot leash and attendedparks.ca.gov ↗
- Alcohol only within registered campsitesparks.ca.gov ↗
- No drones; no climbing the sandstone cliffsparks.ca.gov ↗
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