New Brighton State Beach
Beach Hazards Statement issued April 30 at 12:52PM PDT until May 3 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA
* WHAT...An incoming long-period northwesterly swell will increase the risk of sneaker waves and strong rip currents. * WHERE...Beaches along the Pacific Coast. * WHEN...From Saturday morning through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion can be expected. Sneaker waves can sweep across the shoreline without warning, pulling people into the sea from rocks, jetties and beaches.
Overview
New Brighton State Beach is a 95-acre California State Park in Capitola (just south of Santa Cruz) on northern Monterey Bay. The park is currently open from 8am to sunset with day use parking at $10. The park features over 100 developed campsites on forested bluffs overlooking the bay, including 11 RV hookup sites (max 36' vehicles). Year-round reservations are available. Important note: The park suffered tremendous damage during the historic winter storms of early 2023, which restricted public access temporarily. California State Parks is conducting a Sea Level Rise Vulnerability Assessment as part of the Seacliff Resilience project to build long-term climate resilience. The beach offers swimming, fishing (no license needed from pier), surfing, hiking trails, and a visitor center open Memorial Day to Labor Day (Fridays-Sundays, 11am-5pm). Dogs are allowed on leash (max 6 feet). Climbing the unstable sandstone cliffs is prohibited, and campfires are only allowed in designated fire rings within campsites.
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