🌊 Popular sandy beach north of Santa Cruz, part of the future Coast Dairies State Park.
🗿 Known for unique rock formations, including the 'Hole-In-The-Wall' arch accessible at low tide.
🏖️ Also known as Yellow Bank Beach, with clothing-optional sections.
🌊 Explore a beautiful, windswept northern California beach
🪨 Discover the picturesque 'Hole-In-The-Wall' arch at low tide
🦀 Search for marine life in the tidepools
🌅 Enjoy stunning views of the Pacific and secluded coves
👙 Experience clothing-optional areas
⚠️ Swimming dangerous due to rip currents and strong surf
🚫 Rock climbing illegal and dangerous due to crumbling rock
🗑️ Beach can be littered with trash
🚶♀️ Trail to beach is narrow, overgrown, steep
🚗 Parking lot unmarked, deep ruts, shattered window glass (don't leave valuables)
☀️ Sunrise to Sunset
🅿️ Limited, free, unmarked dirt lot off Highway 1.
🚫 No dogs allowed.
🔥 No campfires allowed.
🏕️ No camping allowed.
🦀 Yes, explore tidepools beyond the golden sandstone arch.
🏄 Yes, but swimming can be dangerous.