Coast Dairies State Beaches

"Santa Cruz North Coast beaches can be windy and cold but their beauty is found in the remote and wild moments that can be experienced."

"One of the best beaches near santa cruz and half moon bay area. We just found it while driving through CA-1. The natural arches, limestone rocks makes it a super scenic."

"It's beautiful right now with tons of yellow wildflowers. There are also walking paths that cut through the flowers, so you can get some great pictures surrounded in yellow flowers and blue sky! Parking is a little tricky as you go down the dirt road as it's not a through road and there are deep ruts left over from the rains. Id advised against driving to the end of your car has low clearance. SUV, crossovers, and trucks are fine."

"One of my most favorite place for watching sunsets. Been here numerous times. You will smell the little smoke from beach parties and feel life is so good. I recommend to stay here when the sun’s falling down and stay until it’s fully dark. That will be perfect if it’s a little bit cloudy, you will see super beautiful extreme resplendent sunset."

"I've been going to shark fin cove for about 8 years now. I try to go once a month because of how beautiful the ocean is and how amazing it sounds when the waves hit the cliffs. Last week was the first time I wasn't able to make it there because of how packed it was. Unfortunately the beaches are getting crowded but the good thing about it was that it led me to this beach. The views are amazing and the sunset is something you have to experience. Finding parking is very difficult so you either have to get there really early or late. The hike down is easy when you go down the sand but if you chose to go down the rocks it may be a little difficult. It's nice and cool down there and the sand is great. Very friendly people and everyone was practicing social distancing."