Santa Cruz · Santa Cruz County, CA
Best sunset spots in Santa Cruz
Scout analyzed 71 Santa Cruz places and surfaced the ones that actually fit sunset spots.
Places analyzed
71
Matches
20
Typical spend
—
Typical visit
1.5 hr
Scout-verified spots
Seabright
Ocean View Park
Outdoors
DeLaveaga Park
Grassy space includes picnic areas, playgrounds, sports fields, bocci ball courts, trails & a creek.
Outdoors
Pogonip Open Space
Scenic open space offering a hiking & biking trail network amid redwood & oak forests & slopes.
Outdoors
Neary Lagoon Park
Wildlife refuge with trails & floating walkways, bird-watching areas, tennis courts & a playground.
Outdoors
Harvey West Park
Sporty park with swimming pools, baseball fields, a bike pump track, playground & picnic areas.
Outdoors
Cotoni - Coast Dairies State Beaches
A series of small beaches with bluffs & rock formations following a stretch of the Coastal Trail.
Outdoors
Año Nuevo State Park
State park with views of the shoreline showcases the unique geology of California's Central Coast.
Family
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Amusement park offers a variety of games & rides right on a mile-long stretch of sandy beach.
Food & Drink
Humble Sea Brewing Co.
Place to sample the brewery's main beers & seasonal releases, with nautical accents & a patio.
Outdoors
Lighthouse Field State Beach
Iconic spot with a lighthouse offers a variety of vistas & pathways for dog walking & strolling.
Outdoors
Natural Bridges State Beach
Compact sandy patch with rock bridges & tidepools, popular for spotting seabirds, whales & seals.
Outdoors
Anna Jean Cummings County Park
95-acre park featuring athletic fields & a modern playground, plus a pavilion for BBQs & picnics.
Outdoors
Chanticleer Ave County Park
Outdoors
San Lorenzo Park
Outdoors
UC Santa Cruz Arboretum & Botanic Garden
Vast collection of rare plants with a succulent garden, a butterfly area & a eucalyptus grove.
Nightlife
Beer Thirty Bottle Shop & Pour House
Low-key, dog-friendly beer garden & eatery serving an array of pub grub, bottles & local brews.
Family
Neptune's Kingdom
Nautical-themed entertainment center for family fun with mini-golf & arcade games plus casual chow.
Sports & Recreation
DeLaveaga Golf Course
Public hilltop 18-hole course with a tricky 10th hole, 2-level driving range & well-stocked shop.
Sports & Recreation
Pacific Grove Golf Links
Municipal 18-hole golf course with ocean views, plus a shop, driving range & clubhouse.
Sports & Recreation
Pasatiempo Golf Course
Outdoors
Patio, trail, or open-air.
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