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Lighthouse Field State Beach

Santa Cruz · California Department of Parks and Recreation

PLAN YOUR VISIT

The practical details.

Managing agency
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Telephone
(831) 423-4609
Hours
Park: 6 am to sunset Parking Lot: 8 am to sunset
Official park information

We have not yet verified entry fees, accessibility details. Confirm these with the managing agency before traveling.

Check notice timestamps and official updates. Conditions can change between source checks.

About Lighthouse Field State Beach

Lighthouse Field State Beach is listed in official public-land records for Santa Cruz, California and is managed by California Department of Parks and Recreation. Our research into visitor facilities is ongoing. Check the managing agency’s information for public entrances, permitted activities, and current access.

Activities & facilities

Fishing ↗Beach visits ↗Geocaching ↗Biking ↗Hiking ↗ParkingRestroomsOutdoor ShowersDrinking Water AvailableHistorical/Cultural SiteInterpretive ExhibitsBeach AreaVista PointNature & Wildlife ViewingBike TrailsHiking Trails

Recorded from park sources. Availability and restrictions may vary by season or visitor area.

Find your way.

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Map points represent park land, not verified visitor entrances. Follow the managing agency’s entrance directions. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.

This point represents park land, and may not be a public entrance. Follow official entrance directions.

Official visitor information & directions ↗

Sources & verification

Park facts and notices are checked separately. Missing facility information does not mean a facility is absent. Official visitor page checked Oct 20, 2026.

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