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Mitchell's Cove Beach

Santa Cruz, United States

#291 out of 385 in California

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Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Good for swimming Short walking distance

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Located within the settlement

Santa Cruz • 2.6 km

Map of beach

Cafe Ivéta Westside

9 - Excellent 770m

Restaurant Venus Spirits Cocktails & Kitchen | Westside

8.8 - Excellent 900m

Mexican Restaurant Tacos El Chuy

8.8 - Excellent 940m

Bar West End Tap and Kitchen

8.8 - Excellent 960m

Restaurant Fonda Felix

9.6 - Exceptional 960m

Coffee Shop 11th Hour Coffee Westside

9.4 - Excellent 970m

Bar The Apéro Club

9.4 - Excellent 980m

Coffee Shop Cat & Cloud Coffee

9.4 - Excellent 990m

Restaurant Scrumptious Fish and Chips Food Truck

8.8 - Excellent 1km

Park Sergeant Derby Park

750m

Park Pyramid Park

850m

Park Lighthouse Field State Beach

940m

Park Park Entrance

1.1km

Park Natural Bridges Monarch Trail

1.1km

Park Natural Bridges State Beach

1.2km

Hiking Area Arroyo Seco Canyon Trail

1.4km

Park Natural Bridges Tidepools

1.4km

Park Antonelli Pond

1.6km

Bakery Companion Bakeshop

9.2 - Excellent 1km

Grocery Store Trader Joe's

6.7km

Grocery Store Target Grocery

6.7km

Grocery Store New Leaf Community Markets - Capitola

6.9km

Grocery Store Whole Foods Market

7.1km

Grocery Store Safeway

7.7km

Bakery Gayle's Bakery & Rosticceria

9.2 - Excellent 8.2km

Tourist Attraction Santa Cruz Mountain Vineyard

9.2 - Excellent 930m

Museum Santa Cruz Surfing Museum

1.1km

Tourist Attraction Lighthouse Point

1.1km

Tourist Attraction Neary Lagoon Park

8.8 - Excellent 1.2km

Tourist Attraction Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center

9 - Excellent 1.7km

Museum Seymour Marine Discovery Center

1.9km

Tourist Attraction Santa Cruz Wharf

9.2 - Excellent 2km

Tourist Attraction Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks

8 - Very good 2.8km

Tourist Attraction Downtown Association

8.2 - Very good 2.8km

Historical Landmark Steamer Lane

1.1km

Historical Landmark Walton Lighthouse

3.4km

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About

Mitchell's Cove Beach is located on the Pacific ocean and it is in the 291th place out of 385 beaches in the California region 187 km away from its center, the city of Sacramento. It is one of the beaches of Santa Cruz settlement, just 2.6 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, surrounded by the cliffs.

It is a spacious coastline with turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, pet owners etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.

Mitchell's Cove Beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .

Please note, that this shore has a significant low tide.

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

9 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Santa Cruz Beach, which has a rating of 8.3.

Mitchell's Cove Beach is located in California within Santa Cruz, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

Weather

history

+24 ^o C +14 ^o C

Air temperature

6.2 M/S

Wind

+15 ^o C

Water temperature

1.6 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Santa Cruz • 2.6 km

Map of beach

Cafe Ivéta Westside

9 - Excellent 770m

Restaurant Venus Spirits Cocktails & Kitchen | Westside

8.8 - Excellent 900m

Mexican Restaurant Tacos El Chuy

8.8 - Excellent 940m

Bar West End Tap and Kitchen

8.8 - Excellent 960m

Restaurant Fonda Felix

9.6 - Exceptional 960m

Coffee Shop 11th Hour Coffee Westside

9.4 - Excellent 970m

Bar The Apéro Club

9.4 - Excellent 980m

Coffee Shop Cat & Cloud Coffee

9.4 - Excellent 990m

Restaurant Scrumptious Fish and Chips Food Truck

8.8 - Excellent 1km

Park Sergeant Derby Park

750m

Park Pyramid Park

850m

Park Lighthouse Field State Beach

940m

Park Park Entrance

1.1km

Park Natural Bridges Monarch Trail

1.1km

Park Natural Bridges State Beach

1.2km

Hiking Area Arroyo Seco Canyon Trail

1.4km

Park Natural Bridges Tidepools

1.4km

Park Antonelli Pond

1.6km

Bakery Companion Bakeshop

9.2 - Excellent 1km

Grocery Store Trader Joe's

6.7km

Grocery Store Target Grocery

6.7km

Grocery Store New Leaf Community Markets - Capitola

6.9km

Grocery Store Whole Foods Market

7.1km

Grocery Store Safeway

7.7km

Bakery Gayle's Bakery & Rosticceria

9.2 - Excellent 8.2km

Tourist Attraction Santa Cruz Mountain Vineyard

9.2 - Excellent 930m

Museum Santa Cruz Surfing Museum

1.1km

Tourist Attraction Lighthouse Point

1.1km

Tourist Attraction Neary Lagoon Park

8.8 - Excellent 1.2km

Tourist Attraction Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center

9 - Excellent 1.7km

Museum Seymour Marine Discovery Center

1.9km

Tourist Attraction Santa Cruz Wharf

9.2 - Excellent 2km

Tourist Attraction Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks

8 - Very good 2.8km

Tourist Attraction Downtown Association

8.2 - Very good 2.8km

Historical Landmark Steamer Lane

1.1km

Historical Landmark Walton Lighthouse

3.4km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

1.2km from the beach

8.6 Excellent

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West

Hotel

Located at nearest locality

Santa Cruz • 2.3km from center

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5.6km from the beach

Villa Vista

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Santa Cruz • 5.1km from center

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Area

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Localities

Nearest

Santa Cruz • 2.6km

Main locality of province

Sacramento • 187km

Transport

Airport

WVI • 22.4km

Bus Station

Santa Cruz Metro Center • 2.5km

Train Station

Roaring Camp, Big Trees and Pacific Railroad Station • 9.9km

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Average Reviews rating

7 Good

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Average Reviews rating

7 Good

Dore Mark

10 Exceptional

We took our furry friend to this beach for her first ocean experience, and it was a great choice. As a young pup, we wanted a smaller beach where we could keep an eye on her during off-leash hours. This beach was just the right size for us to feel comfortable. Even on a Saturday afternoon, it wasn't too crowded, which made for a relaxing outing.

July 2023

Bagwe Prashant

10 Exceptional

The beach is a wonderful destination that can be easily accessed by parking your car in a convenient spot located north of Bodega Bay. The stunning beauty of the coast and the sea can be fully appreciated on a clear day, making it a perfect location for a relaxing day out.

July 2023

Cruz Felipe

10 Exceptional

This beach may be small, but it's perfect for dog owners and nature enthusiasts alike. The tide pools are fascinating to explore, and there are even a few caves that provide shelter from the wind. Despite its size, there's ample free parking available, even on busy weekends.

July 2023

Garaguly Csaba

8 Very good

The beach is absolutely amazing, boasting stunning rock formations that are truly a sight to behold. During my visit, I had the opportunity to leave my own personal touch in the form of a charming harbor seal sand sculpture atop one of the rocks. While the beach does have a fair amount of seaweed, it only adds to the natural beauty of the area. Additionally, it's worth noting that the beach is quite popular with dog owners, so you're likely to see plenty of furry friends frolicking in the sand.

July 2023

Turner Marilyn

10 Exceptional

The stretch of coastline north of Santa Cruz, California, is a breathtaking and tranquil sight that I never tire of visiting. While Mitchell's Cove Beach is a popular spot, there are plenty of other beaches to explore along this coast. This particular beach is typically peaceful, making it an ideal location for a romantic dinner or watching the sunset. Even on warmer days, a gentle breeze keeps the temperature comfortable. Accessing the beach is simple, as it's just a short drive north on Highway One from Santa Cruz. However, parking can be a bit challenging since it's located along the road.

July 2023

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Mitchell's Cove Beach?

The coastline of Mitchell's Cove Beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Mitchell's Cove Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Mitchell's Cove Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Mitchell's Cove Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The area has the high prevalence of sharks so all swimmers should be very careful.

The waves in the Mitchell's Cove Beach are usually strong. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.

So the overall recommendation of the Mitchell's Cove Beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Mitchell's Cove Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Mitchell's Cove Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.

The following features add extra points:

Mountains/hills in the vicinity

What are the key audiences of Mitchell's Cove Beach?

Mitchell's Cove Beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Beachgoers with pets

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Mitchell's Cove Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Mitchell's Cove Beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Ivéta Westside is the closest place located 900 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Mitchell's Cove Beach?

There are 104 places to stay in the Mitchell's Cove Beach area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Mitchell's Cove Beach include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Mitchell's Cove Beach from parking?

The Mitchell's Cove Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Mitchell's Cove Beach?

There are 4 attractions near Mitchell's Cove Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Santa Cruz Mountain Vineyard located in 0.9 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Mitchell's Cove Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Mitchell's Cove Beach is September. Its average value reaches 26°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 16°C. The coldest month is December with air temperature 14°C and water 13°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Mitchell's Cove Beach (California) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Mitchell's Cove Beach (California) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.