26th Avenue Beach

More of a local beach, not crowded whenever we go here. Perfect place to tan! The sun get's really good attention here when it's out because you know Santa Cruz is always a hit or miss with overcast. Bunch of locals playing volleyball last weekend we came here. If you're lucky enough, you can get one of the two parking spaces located at the dead end. Otherwise you will need to find parking off the street, which can be difficult in this area. There are stairs leading down to a beach that may or may not be accessible depending on the tide. When the tide is down, you will have a nice stretch of sand that hugs the cliff side. Leashed dogs are allowed here.