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# Seacliff State Beach

![Seacliff State Beach in California. Summer 2009. , Shutterstock ID 1014567673, Purchase Order: SP-1891 Wave 0, Client/Licensee: Hotels.com](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6151254/b5b5556d-f017-4b6e-9f92-566d2d98ea87.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Take a tour](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6435/0db17059-d20f-4601-add9-f9a0b2af8783.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Seacliff is a California State Beach located off Highway 1 in the town of Aptos about 5 miles south of Santa Cruz, on State Park Drive. The beach is most known for the concrete ship SS Palo Alto lying in the water. After the recent storms the ship broke in half and it's sinking. 
#Beachbound](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6435/131623c7-1ef3-45eb-b57c-3306adcbf6f6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Wonderful place to camp along the beach. It's hard to get reservations, but worth it once you get a spot. Enjoy!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6435/ef2feb9f-c076-4f13-82be-d385bb61d580.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Gorgeous beach off of Hwy 1, in Aptos. Set up for campers, primarily, but also has day use parking.

There's a lovely shop inside the park with a touch tank and a lot of historical and ecological information about Monterey Bay.

A giant husk of a concrete ship, the SS Palo Alto, rests at the end of a fishing pier. It was built as a tanker at the end of WW1.

It's a ship...made out of concrete. Just let that soak in.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6435/e5a56b2f-1ab0-46aa-8e9c-d892fb97461d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

## Visit Seacliff State Beach

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## Plan a trip to see Seacliff State Beach

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![voco Laguna Hills by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/17100/17012/2cfeefba_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

### voco Laguna Hills by IHG

£986

per person

4 May - 8 May

found 1 day ago

Return direct flight included

Manchester (MAN) to Orange County (SNA)

7.8/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)

Really nice place for a staycation

Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026

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### Crescent Bay Inn

North Laguna

£1,044

per person

4 May - 8 May

found 1 day ago

Return direct flight included

Manchester (MAN) to Orange County (SNA)

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)

This was my 2nd time back and it was another great experience. Friendly management! Thank you!

Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026

![SCP Seven4One](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76400000/76392800/76392781/8c16455d_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

### SCP Seven4One

Laguna Village

£1,086

per person

4 May - 8 May

found 1 day ago

Return direct flight included

Manchester (MAN) to Orange County (SNA)

9.2/10 Wonderful! (137 reviews)

Overall our stay was excellent and the staff went above and beyond, their valet Gabe assisted us with some birthday travel advice and with securing a cake. It was Super close to the water and the hotel offers towels, umbrellas and boogies boards for guests.

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

### Popular places to visit

![500px Photo ID: 99992469 - Doing a series of shooting Sunset on California Coast.  If you are from California, you know the challenge that the photographers face.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6220825/488467a0-df72-47d2-b07f-8e135b5dcd32.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Rio Del Mar Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Rio Del Mar Beach during your travels in Aptos? Discover the sunsets while you're in the area. 

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Rio-Del-Mar-Beach-Aptos.d6220825.Attraction)

![Coastal Golf Course California](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621558560622/ea8bda57-bdc8-4eaa-b0cb-c49b48b21d93.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Seascape Golf Club

Play a round of golf in Aptos at Seascape Golf Club, and enjoy other activities such as cycling. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the surfing spots. 

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![Beautiful pregnant couple walking along the coastal beach shore](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635983989200/eb60e9e7-a126-4a3e-83df-73a1be6c8ee2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Potbelly Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Potbelly Beach during your trip to Aptos? Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants. 

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Potbelly-Beach-Santa-Cruz.d553248635983989200.Attraction)

![New Brighton Beach State Park - cliffside campsites above the beach.  Gorgeous day & typical mild weather for this time of year.  #rallyvogey #orangeoctober #gogiants #rallyenchiladas](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/177416/00d467a8-adf3-42b1-a279-7994408fa856.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### New Brighton State Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, New Brighton State Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Aptos. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants. 

[](https://expedia.co.uk/New-Brighton-State-Beach-Aptos.d6327660.Attraction)

![Capitola Venetian beach painted houses; Shutterstock ID 420693280](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6068437/4d2e8d9b-267c-434d-a2e7-ce6cc4bfc89f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Capitola Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Capitola Beach during your travels in Capitola? While in this quaint area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants. 

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Capitola-Beach-Capitola.d6068437.Attraction)

![Capitola Wharf at dawn](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6208378/72cb9f72-0541-4bb2-a3f6-bfebf5bc31f8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Capitola Wharf

Explore the waterfront of Capitola Wharf and enjoy activities such as surfing in Capitola. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or seek out the cycling trails. 

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Capitola-Wharf-Capitola.d6208378.Attraction)

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