Seacliff State Beach, California

Seacliff State Beach, California

Seacliff State Beach, California
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mini
Fremont, CA188 188 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Couples
We went to Seacliff State Beach. It was a nice day and the ocean was beautiful. The wooden pier has further deteriorated and one can no longer walk out on it to see the birds. Also, the sidewalk area is blocked, so people have to walk in the same area as the cars which drive in and out of the park. So its somewhat a mess. Once at your table, etc. its still fun. Its just not the same though. Dogs like to go for walks there too.
Written 26 February 2024
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Summerasalifestyle
Malibu, CA2 958 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2023 • Solo
Beach walk. Families, couples, solo, all ages. Great views of hillside as well as ocean. Storm damage, mudslides and debris
Parking lot is open at top. Parking fee unless you have a state parks pass
Written 5 February 2023
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Camperina
9 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2022 • Family
You can walk for about two miles on this beautiful beach, and the sand is hard-packed, so it’s easy. Veteran’s Day (Oct.) young people were actually body surfing in the frigid Pacific, and best of all, we saw DOLPHINS jumping out of the water.
Beautiful experience. You can park on Center Ave. and walk through the parking lot to the steps if you prefer not to pay for parking. Several restaurants and an ice cream store on Center Ave.
Written 28 November 2022
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Golfinguy22
18 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2022
Wonderful place to take a walk particularly with dogs. Really nice to see so many cheerful and happy people out.
Written 5 June 2022
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Walter Farnum
Bakersfield, CA6 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2022 • Business
Tranquil serene and amazing views delight you. Next to the best California has to offer. The mountains some agriculture and a whole lot of heritage.Whether you are a social camper solo adventurist there is usually a plethora of activities. Maybe you enjoy amusement rides on a BOARDWALK! Some great food next to all the shopping you could want?then there is always being a beach goer I highly recommend Seacliff state park as a place to gather the family and enjoy some quality time.
Written 2 June 2022
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Rachel548
Farmington Hills, MI538 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2021 • Family
Stopped here briefly on our PCH trip. Came mainly to see the shipwreck but you can't get to close. It's a nesting area for birds and you can definitely smell it. Try not to be downwind.
Written 22 October 2021
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CaliNative
13 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2021 • Couples
I don't know what happened to this beach, but it's FILTHY now. It STINKS like urine and dirty diapers. Homeless men going through full garbage bins which also SMELL like something died. Restroom floor flooded in URINE. No soap or toilet seat covers. Plenty of local SMOKERS of all kinds to accompany the rich scent of excrement. Oh and if you like seeing dead sea birds, they've got those too! Flies galore along with wasps, I guess they like DOG S*** too? One flight of stairs to go down to the beach from parking entrance. 3 different times. 3 different A holes going up and down the steps working out dripping in sweat and breathing as hard as they can in your face. Pandemic fun! I couldn't leave fast enough so I could go home to burn my clothes and take a nice hot shower to wash off the vibes of this giant DUMP.
Written 12 September 2021
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Cristi L
El Centro, CA12 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2021 • Family
We were disappointed that the beach was very windy and we weren’t able to enjoy the day as planned. The area is beautiful so we hiked instead.
Written 9 June 2021
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Scott
San Francisco, CA5 325 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2021 • Solo
Seacliff State Beach is a bit of a hidden gem. It's not the most beautiful Beach in California, but it's in a unique location. I found it by walking down a long wooden stairway. There's a old defunct fishing pier, and there's even a shipwreck.
Written 8 May 2021
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Fred L
San Jose, CA1 515 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2020
Took the family to Seacliff State Beach on a warm Fall Saturday. In the past we would go to Santa Cruz Beach but we decided to go try somewhere else. The parking was $10 and at the time we went there was lots of parking available. The beach was very long and clean. It was easy to find a spot as it was not as crowded as Santa Cruz Beach would normally get. Our girl (5 & 7) loved this beach because it did not have much seaweed which grosses them out usually. The only down side was that when the wind shifted there was a really bad smell that came our way. Its likely due to the SS Palo Alto (sunken ship at the end of the pier that attracts a lot of birds). That still did not deter us from having a great time. If you a looking for alternative to Santa Cruz, I would definitely recommend Seacliff.
Written 6 December 2020
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