Outgoing
Lighthouse Point 1
Waterfront Spot
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Lighthouse Point

Santa Cruz

Built on rocky cliffs where ships once wrecked, this 1872 lighthouse offers crashing waves, barking sea lions, and a small museum. Bring a sandwich for the picnic area and watch surfers ride the swell below.

historic lighthouse
crashing waves
sea lion spotting
picnic spot

Tips

🌊"watching the waves crash into the rocks... So worth the drive"
🦭sea lions lounge on rocks below
🏄surfers ride the swell year-round

Lighthouse Point

701 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA