Park
The Hook Public Restrooms
6 locals recommend,
Location
511 41st Ave
Santa Cruz, CA
Opal Cliffs
Tips from locals
The restrooms were the only "landmark" Airbnb recognized. Hehe. Parking is limited, but once there, head down to the beach via the staircase. This is a fairly popular surfing spot. Lots of beach to stroll at low tide and great tide pooling. Walk up 41st Ave to some great little shops and restaurants.
1 mi. - Not a "beach" to hang out on. Instead, watch some of the best surfing in all of Santa Cruz from the benches above the sand!