









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
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