Lighthouse Field State Beach

Absolutely love walking/running here. Also see many people biking or walking their dogs, that would be the only thing to watch out for be aware the sidewalks are marked keep right to stay with traffic and watch out for dog poop shmears, most people are good about trying to pick up after their dogs. Stunning sunsets and moon rises can be seen from both directions. You can always find a bench to sit or stretch, very nicely taken care of paths run through this area.

We are from the east coast and I don’t know of any dog beaches there. This was our first time at a dog beach and my dogs were in heaven! There’s only one way in/out which is some stairs so I felt my dogs were safe to run around. All the dogs there were very well behaved and having the time of their lives. We will definitely be back!

I was thinking of other places to go in Santa Cruz and Lighthouse Field State Beach came in mind. This area has some sightseeing areas where we can see the ocean especially the Santa Cruz Boardwalk. This place also has its own mini hiking area shaped like a square as well as a food stand. There were many people here probably because they want to go sightseeing here. Sometimes, it’s good to relieve some stress by coming here since nature really heals.

Beautiful place you must visit it during the sunset if you visit Santa Cruz. Where is public bathrooms across the street and the park where you can walk your pet and during the day they serve really good food but be prepared for a line because everybody wants to eat there.

Always a favorite stop to watch the surf and feel the rush of ocean air. My dog also loves to play here and walk around the park. Great surf here if you're really good! Or just take a nice stroll through the forest area at the park and you'll encounter all sorts of goodness 😀

A cool place to visit. The Lighthouse has a large area in front and on the sides, a lot of people were hanging out around it. It reminds you of a nice park, lots of benches.

Beautiful area to chill and have morning walk with coffee or without. There’s a cafe there with the beautiful view. Great surfing points and we thoroughly enjoyed. It.

It has some nice views. I expected the lighthouse to be a bit bigger though. Also I didn't get to go in, it was closed. It seems to be a museum.