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Review:
First established in 1931, Seacliff State Beach has been a staple fixture on Monterey Bay for quite some time. Easily accessible by foot from Aptos or by car from Santa Cruz, Seacliff State Beach is a great destination for swimming, picnicking, fishing and camping. There is a long fishing pier which extends from the beach out into the ocean which gets quite popular at certain times of the day. The long, sandy stretch of beach along the coast provides unparalleled views of the water and is backed by bluffs which protect from some of the wind. There is also a massive concrete freighter ship called the SS Palo Alto, which was built at the end of World War I and is closed to the public, though it still makes for an iconic and impressive sight.
Address: Seacliff State Beach, State Park Dr, Aptos, CA 95003, Phone: 831-685-6442
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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