Name: Sunny Cove
Address: Sunny Cove Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95062, United States, Santa Cruz
Telephone: +18314205270

This small, off-the-beaten-path spot for swimming & sunbathing is located beneath a pair of bluffs.

At a glance

#6 of 7 Public beaches in Santa Cruz

LocalGuideWorld score: 4.60

3.5 km from the center of Santa Cruz

Rating breakdown

5 ★76%
4 ★16%
3 ★4%
2 ★1%
1 ★2%

Sunny Cove Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95062, United States

scparks.com

+1 831-420-5270

Quick facts

What is the rating of Sunny Cove?: Sunny Cove is rated 4.6 out of 5 based on 619 reviews.
How does Sunny Cove rank in Santa Cruz?: Sunny Cove is #6 of 7 Public beaches in Santa Cruz by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
Where is Sunny Cove located?: Sunny Cove Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95062, United States — 3.5 km from the center of Santa Cruz.
How can I contact Sunny Cove?: Phone: +1 831-420-5270 · Website: scparks.com

Reviews (8)

N8 F 2023 Sep 04

Beautiful little place to catch your breath and just relax for a couple of moments. There is a small area with parking up above shaded by the trees. I love this spot. I will never forget it

Roy Windom IV 2023 Jul 05

So many friendly folks and good dogs, in fact, my dog wanted to go home with a different family she was so happy hahaha

Cat McDaris 2023 May 29

Love playing with my frisbee and my fiance here. Also this is one of my favorite canvases to create sacred geometry on the low ride wet sands. Please remember to Pack Your Trash and be nice to the crowd that frequent here they are my buddies.
Much love peace and blessings!!!-

Lisa Elley 2022 Jan 14

Idyllic little beach in Santa Cruz with a surf break and sandy stretch. No bathrooms and limited parking.

Joshua Kingdom 2020 Dec 14

Great place to escape and gather your thoughts. Waves are beautiful and its nice to watch the sunset

Dafne Pina 2020 Jan 11

If you are trying to catch a beautiful sunrise or sunset and just enjoy a relaxing beach view, this is a most go to spot! Great place to take amazing pictures. There is also is a small trail to get down to the beach.

Mark Filipowicz 2018 Oct 01

Great dog beach, you can even bring your pig! This trip we had princess Layla (Frenchy) on her 6th birthday and 10 week old Wookie (piglet) on his first trip to the beach!
This beach is a cove, surrounded by sandstone cliffs so your pets can run free (technically leash law in effect). The cliffs keep them confined in a beautiful space, great for training and piece of mind.
Lots of local wildlife as well, birds fly over the surf in giant swarms, really cool to watch...

cherie Street 2017 Sep 14

This place is a lot of things that a beach is in Santa Cruz. I want to ask everyone to please be thoughtful and considerate of the human beings who need to call it home while they survive the incredible ups and downs in life. It is SO expensive to live here, please have some understanding.