Get directions through Google Maps. The beach is in the town of Capitola, just south of Santa Cruz. Storm Recovery Seacliff and New Brighton State Beaches suffered tremendous damage in the historic winter storms in early For a time, public access was restricted due to the hazards the damage created.
Though the storms of and their immediate aftermath were painful, the recovery process provides an opportunity to be visionary and strategic about how to plan for environmental sustainability in the era of climate change and ensure public access. This study will focus on understanding the impacts of predicted sea level rise and the hazards presented, develop alternatives to adapt to the hazards, and recommend actions to build resilience over time.
To learn more, visit www. View our guided hikes and other public programs schedule and make a reservation by visiting our Parks Events page! Visiting New Brighton Named for the famed coastal resort in England, the beautiful beach and bluffs of New Brighton have drawn visitorsโhuman and animal alikeโfor centuries. The forested bluffs offer a campground, hiking trails, and sweeping views of Monterey Bay just steps from a sandy shore perfect for fishing, beach combing, and in warmer months swimming.
The Pacific Migrations Visitor Center in the New Brighton State Beach campground interprets natural and cultural history by examining the movements of human and animal populations around the Pacific Rim from season to season and year to year. The visitor center includes a parkstore and welcomes visitors in the summer.
DOGS must always be on a leash no longer than six feet and attended by humans. For a list of locations you can take your dog in Santa Cruz County, please click here. To protect wildlife and cultural resources, and for the safety and welfare of visitors and staff, the park is closed to the use of Model Aircraft, Unmanned Aircraft Systems UAS , and Gliders in flight.
