Main Beach Tours

Main Beach
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Find a spot to sit, kick back and just enjoy the sound of the water hitting the shore at Main Beach. If you're craving some sun and sea, this is the place to get your fix.

Located in Westside Santa Cruz, this stretch of coastline is well worth a look. But you'll find tons more to discover in the area. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, University of California, Santa Cruz, and Natural Bridges State Park aren't too far from Main Beach.

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Reviews of Main Beach

4.5
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
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4 - Good
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
Dec 25, 2019

Ab

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler
Dec 13, 2019

Nice for walking but dress warm.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler
Nov 12, 2019

The beach would have been nicer if there had not been 2 dead seals and a dead bird on it.

5/5 - Excellent

Jukie
Sep 11, 2019

Jack’s Peak is a great hike but watch out for poison oak. Monterey Bay is always lovely and Phil’s Fish Market is the place to go for excellent seafood.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler
Aug 1, 2019

Crowded and travelers should know the water is COLD on the Northern California coast!

5/5 - Excellent

Anonymous
Jul 30, 2019

Beautiful.... just beautiful

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