



Cowell Beach
Santa Cruz
A protected cove that draws ocean swimmers year-round, with city-deployed buoys for sighting and marine life like sea otters and sea lions. Calmer and less crowded than the main Boardwalk beach.
Protected swimming cove
Ocean swimmers' hub
Sea otter sightings
Family beach day
Tips
đmetered parking fills fast on weekends
đ¶pair with scenic West Cliff Drive walk
Cowell Beach
Santa CruzOpens Friday at 6:00 AM




A protected cove that draws ocean swimmers year-round, with city-deployed buoys for sighting and marine life like sea otters and sea lions. Calmer and less crowded than the main Boardwalk beach.
Protected swimming cove
Ocean swimmers' hub
Sea otter sightings
Family beach day
Tips
đmetered parking fills fast on weekends
đ¶pair with scenic West Cliff Drive walk