Seacliff State Beach

Seacliff is a California State Beach located off Highway 1 in the town of Aptos about 5 miles south of Santa Cruz, on State Park Drive. The beach is most known for the concrete ship SS Palo Alto lying in the water. After the recent storms the ship broke in half and it's sinking.
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Wonderful place to camp along the beach. It's hard to get reservations, but worth it once you get a spot. Enjoy!

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Activities

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The LEEF Hotel

Citrus Grove

€828

per person

11 Mar - 17 Mar

found 13 hours ago

Return direct flight included

Barcelona (BCN) to Los Angeles (LAX)

8.4/10 Very Good! (326 reviews)

Clean, cozy, comfy and they provide lots of towels, tissue, etc.

Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026

The Oasis

€3,508

per person

9 Apr - 15 Apr

found 1 day ago

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Dublin (DUB) to Los Angeles (LAX)

9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)

This was perfect for our family of 4, plenty of beds & bathrooms in the unit we rented. The pools were heated and clean. We would stay here again!

Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025

1 Hotel West Hollywood

West Hollywood

Save 100% on your flight

€2,255

per person

11 Mar - 17 Mar

found 13 hours ago

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Barcelona (BCN) to Los Angeles (LAX)

8.8/10 Excellent! (974 reviews)

Clean room and friendly staff!

Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026

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500px Photo ID: 99992469 - Doing a series of shooting Sunset on California Coast. If you are from California, you know the challenge that the photographers face.

Rio Del Mar Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Rio Del Mar Beach during your travels in Aptos? Discover the sunsets while you're in the area.

Seascape Golf Club

Play a round of golf in Aptos at Seascape Golf Club, and enjoy other activities such as cycling. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the surfing spots.

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Potbelly Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Potbelly Beach during your trip to Aptos? Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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New Brighton State Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, New Brighton State Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Aptos. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

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Capitola Beach

4.5/5(2 reviews)

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Capitola Beach during your travels in Capitola? While in this quaint area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Capitola Wharf

Explore the waterfront of Capitola Wharf and enjoy activities such as surfing in Capitola. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or seek out the cycling trails.

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1950's Beachfront Home - Stunning Views!

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