Sunset State Beach
- Location
- Sunset Beach Rd, off San Andreas Rd
- Day use
- $10
- Camping
- Tent, group, hike-and-bike, RV
- Dogs
- Not on the beach
- Camping
- Wildlife & birding
- Fire rings
- Restrooms
About this beach
Sunset State Beach is about 16 miles south of Santa Cruz, between Santa Cruz and Monterey, with oceanside picnic spots and tall sand dunes. From Highway 1, take San Andreas Road south to Sunset Beach Road and turn west.
Safety
Rip currents, cold water and deep drop-offs make swimming and surfing hazardous for all but experienced surfers. Western snowy plovers nest on the sand; disturbing a posted nesting area is a federal violation.
Camping
There are tent, group, hike-and-bike and RV sites, for trailers up to 31 feet. Vehicle day use is $10.
Rules
Dogs aren't allowed on the beach (they're OK in the campground on a 6-foot leash; nearby Manresa State Beach allows leashed dogs). Fires only in park fire rings. No alcohol on the beach or in day use. No drones, though non-motorized gliders can use the glider port across from the South campground.
Getting there & access
Getting there
From Highway 1, take the San Andreas Road exit, go south to Sunset Beach Road, then west to the entrance.
- Swimming
- Hazardous rip currents
- Phone
- (831) 763-7063
What's here
Camping
Tent, group, hike-and-bike and RV campsites
Fire rings
Fires only in park fire rings
Restrooms
Restrooms, showers and outdoor showers
Wildlife
Western snowy plover nesting area
Rules & official resources
- Dogs not allowed on the beach; leashed dogs allowed in the campgroundparks.ca.gov ↗
- Fires only in park fire ringsparks.ca.gov ↗
- No alcohol on the beach or in the day-use areaparks.ca.gov ↗
- Do not disturb posted snowy plover nesting areasparks.ca.gov ↗
- No drones; non-motorized gliders only at the designated glider portparks.ca.gov ↗
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