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# Seacliff State Beach

Santa Cruz · California Department of Parks and Recreation

BEFORE YOUR VISIT

Closure noticeFacilities

### Seacliff State Beach: Seacliff campground

Park-specific information

- [Seacliff campground](https://caparks.org/parks/seacliff-state-beach)

The campground remains closed after January 2023 storm damage. Rebuilding is being planned, and the source does not provide a reopening date.

[Read the official notice: California State Parks visitor directory ↗](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=543)Source checked Oct 20, 2026

Closure noticeAccess & reservations

### Seacliff State Beach: SS Palo Alto ship

Park-specific information

- [SS Palo Alto ship](https://caparks.org/parks/seacliff-state-beach)

The concrete ship is unsafe and closed to the public. This restriction applies to the ship, not every part of the beach.

[Read the official notice: California State Parks visitor directory ↗](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=543)Source checked Oct 20, 2026

PLAN YOUR VISIT

## The practical details.

**Managing agency**: California Department of Parks and Recreation

**Telephone**: [(831) 685-6500](tel:8316856500)

**Hours**: 8am to Sunset

[Official park information](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=543)

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.

## Weather & forecast

National Weather Service · [Official forecast ↗](https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=36.97276&lon=-121.91275)

## About Seacliff State Beach

Seacliff 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

[Camping ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/camping)[Picnicking ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/picnicking)[Interpretive programs ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/interpretive-programs)[Fishing ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/fishing)[Beach visits ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/beach-visits)[Surfing ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/surfing)[Geocaching ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/geocaching)[Biking ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/biking)[Hiking ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/hiking)RV/Trailer Campsites w/HookupsRV AccessParkingRestrooms / ShowersRestroomsOutdoor ShowersDrinking Water AvailableWheelchair AccessiblePicnic AreasEnv. Learning/Visitor CenterExhibits and ProgramsInterpretive ExhibitsBeach AreaWindsurfing/SurfingFamily ProgramsBike TrailsHiking Trails

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

## Find your way.

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 ↗](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=543)

## Read before you roam.

[THE FIELD GUIDE

### Plan for campground and visitor-service changes

Separate overnight access, sanitation, boat slips, and maintenance when checking a park’s visitor services.

Read the guide](https://caparks.org/guides/campgrounds-and-visitor-services)

## 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.

- [California State Parks visitor directory](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=21805) · Oct 20, 2026

[Suggest a correction](https://caparks.org/about#corrections) · [Markdown version](https://caparks.org/parks/seacliff-state-beach.md)

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