West Cliff Dr tide pools — Attraction in Santa Cruz

Our family enjoyed a slightly rustic walk thru the tidal Pools. We walked up and down the rocky area and crossed the areas where the waves hit quickly between waves. We saw seals and sea líons and big star fish with our path laden wit anemones We spent about 25 minutes walking out and back in again but you can spend less or more time. Free accessible street parking. Activity is not...

It's a must when visiting Santa Cruz! Even if you don't want to brave the cliff to get down to the tide pools... the view of the crashing ocean from the safety of the park bench surrounded by beachy iceplant is an experience in itself! It's truly out favorite spot to drive to (if your lucky enough to...

We had to climb down a slughtky steep embankment to access the rocks. If you need assitance bring a walking stick. It's the ocean and it's pretty and it feels good to be there. The rocks there are slippy, please be cautious. There are some tide pool to look at and you can feel some ocean drops...