Seacliff State Beach Campground

Notice: "01/23/24- Continued campground closure due to 2023 and 2024 storms. The day-use portion of the Campground remains closed until further notice as well as the Campground facilities. Lower and upper day-use areas are open. " (11/2024) Check the Seacliff State Beach website for updates.

Seacliff State Beach is one of the most popular beaches in Santa Cruz County. With a reputation for gentle surf and great facilities for beach-goers, summer weekends usually see the parking lots full.

A popular attraction was the pier which once connected to an old concrete ship beached there in 1929. During the 2017 winter the ship broke into pieces and the pier was damaged. After repairs were made, the pier, which was a popular fishing spot, reopened; but later storms did such severe damage to the pier that it was declared unsafe and was demolished. On shore are great picnic areas, a snack shop, and a small Visitors Center.

Seacliff State Beach Campground is being rebuilt. Once complete we will post the new campground details.

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Seacliff State Beach Campground Basics
Seacliff State Beach Campground Location:	State Park Dr. off Highway 101 in Aptos
Camping Season:	Open year-round
Number of Sites:	60
Max. People per Site:	8 (including children)
Vehicles per Site:	2 (one driven and one towed), only one may be an RV
Pets:	On leash, always attended
Operated by	California State Parks
Seacliff State Beach Information:	(831) 685-6442

Reservations at Seacliff State Beach Campground
Reservations available	No reservations available until campground is open.
Maximum Vehicle Length:	Trailers 36 feet, RVs 40 feet
Wheelchair accessible Sites:	Most campsites and all restrooms are accessible.
Fees:	Premium sites - $55 Hook-up sites - $65 Plus $8 reservation fee
Online Reservations at ReserveCalifornia:	Seacliff State Beach Campground Reservations or call (800) 444-PARK (7275) between 8 AM and 6 PM
Check-out, Check-in:	Noon, 2 PM

Seacliff Beach Campground Amenities
Campsites:	some hook-ups available
Campground:	piped water, restrooms with flush toilets
Showers:	No
Dump Station:	No
Campground Map:	Seacliff Beach Campground Map
Attractions near Seacliff State Beach Campground:	Tour the Visitor Center. Enjoy the pier/ Grab a bite at the snack bar. Enjoy sunbathing, picnicking, surfing, and fishing. Visit nearby Forest of Nisene Marks in Aptos. Drive south to Sunset Beach and Manresa Beach.
Updates	Last Updated May 2025

Haystack Rock

Concrete ship at Seacliff State Beach, CA

The Palo Alto - 2014

Santa Cruz - Monterey Beach Attractions

The Santa Cruz and Monterey coast attracts visitors from far and wide. From great surfing around Santa Cruz to the wild and scenic Big Sur coast, there is so much to see and do. Campers at Seacliff State Beach Campground have a wonderful ocean view.

Visit beautiful Sand Dollar Beach and Jade Cove.
Enjoy the beauty of the waterfall at Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park.
Walk on the green sand and view the spectacular rocks at Pfeiffer Beach.
Surfing is popular at Santa Cruz's famous Steamer Lane as well as to the south at Carmel.
Outstanding pier fishing can be enjoyed at Santa Cruz's well-developed wharf as well as at the Capitola's pier and the popular Seacliff Beach pier.
For wildlife and scenery, Point Lobos State Park should not be missed. There are also many more wonders to be enjoyed all the way along the Big Sur coast.
Capitola Beach's Labor Day weekend festivities are always a big hit.

Key Seacliff State Beach Campground Regulations

A self-contained vehicle contains permanent working plumbing fixtures, flushable toilets, and a sealed effluent holding tank.
Do not feed or leave food out for wildlife.
Dogs are not permitted on the beach. In the campground they must be on leash and attended at all times.
Generators may only be used from 10 AM to 8 PM.
No effluent, gray or fresh water may be discharged onto the ground.
For safety, stay on the hiking trails as the bluff walls are steep.

Seacliff State Beach Campground

Santa Cruz County

Seacliff State Beach Campground

Santa Cruz County