Seacliff State Beach

Aptos, Santa Cruz County, California · State Beach

A Santa Cruz County state beach near Aptos famous for the sunken concrete ship Palo Alto, offering a fishing pier, sandy shoreline, RV camping, and picnic areas along Monterey Bay.

Campgrounds

• Seacliff Beachfront Campground — Closed (checked 2026-08-01) · Closed since the January 2023 winter storms; rebuild in planning

Coordinates: 36.9720, -121.9139.

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