Nearest city Santa Cruz, California Address Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA Established 1978 | Area 38 acres (15 ha) Phone +1 831-429-2850 | |
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Location Santa Cruz County, California, USA Governing body California Department of Parks and Recreation Hours Open today · 7AM–6PMFriday7AM–6PMSaturday7AM–6PMSunday7AM–6PMMonday7AM–6PMTuesday7AM–6PMWednesday7AM–6PMThursday7AM–6PM Management California Department of Parks and Recreation Similar Twin Lakes State Beach, Natural Bridges State Bea, New Brighton State Bea, Caspar Headlands State Bea, Burleigh H Murray Ranch | ||
Lighthouse Field State Beach is a protected beach in the state park system of California, United States. It is located in the city of Santa Cruz at the north end of Monterey Bay. The beach overlooks the Steamer Lane surfing hotspot. It also contains the Santa Cruz Surfing Museum, housed in a 1967 lighthouse. The 38-acre (15 ha) site was established in 1978.
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Natural history
Lighthouse Field State Beach is a wintering ground for migrating monarch butterflies. Other resident animals include California sea lions and American black swifts.
Recreation
Steamer Lane is a famous surfing location. Each Christmas the park hosts Santa Cruz's annual "Caroling under the Stars" event. The park is free to visit year-round, and offers walking trails, wildlife viewing, picnic areas, public restrooms, and outdoor showers.