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    4.4 (50 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    View from above/ entrance to beach access trail
    Annabelle R.

    First time here, and I was so enamored with the beauty of the entire area that I'm already aching to return. There's a small parking lot along highway 1, but it gets crowded so if you're visiting on a weekend, good luck! The climb down to Sharktooth Beach is a bit steep, but not too bad as there's a bit to grab onto with your hands and feet in that narrow rocky pathway. Once you get down there, it's amazing! Multiple caves can be found, flowing with water the day I visited. Rock formations all around, creating a picturesque setting. A beautiful shoreline with crashing waves, the sounds of the sea spellbinding. The enclosed beach area surrounded by tall cliffs and offering soft powdery sand, you'll never want to leave. Oh yes, of course the giant "shark fin" too, adding to the uniqueness of this place. I recommend going on a weekday when it's not congested and you can more fully appreciate the scenery and connect with nature. But it's really something special anyday.

    8/23 iiiick! Crowded ... about 50 peeps
    Georgia B.

    604, 47/2023 Good bye to youuuu ( ToT) SFC has been discovered on the social media and is now crowded with posers. There's even graffiti now and mostly filled with photo mongers and partiers. Since many seem to leave trash behind, it seems to be buggy. Prior to this nuisance, it used to be a desolate natural wonder. Only a few ventured down to the beach due to a very steep path, so when you got down, there were a handful of people having their solitude with the Rock and the crashing Pacific. Gone are those days. It's great that more peeps are enjoying this cove but I didn't come to see photo attention mongers and graffiti here. I was disappointed on arrival with TOO MANY people and tainted scenery. Perhaps this place will be out of favor on social media when I visit next.

    Bekah C.

    This stop was more worth it than I expected. The fin is HUGE! I don't know why I assumed it would be small and underwhelming. It's a nice little beach area but clearly a favorite spot for parties/bonfires, so watch your feet if you're walking barefoot.

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    sarah b.

    Very very beautiful beach for sunrise and sunset little hard to get down to so be warned but oh so worth it nice place to swim and connects to another beach!! Sad to see so much liter from everyone after parties there or events wish it had more trash cans or people took trash with them

    Jasmine D.

    Tip: wear shoes! There's a short slightly steep hike down to the cove. Beautiful place with hiking trails and views of the Pacific. Free parking on the side of the road with close easy access to the trail.

    Daniella X.

    A great place for photography by the bay! It's about an 18-minute drive from Santa Cruz! This beach is not many people know about it, but the scenery is absolutely beautiful! There are two beaches in total, and you can visit both or choose one. The main challenge is parking. If you go to the first beach, you'll need to walk about 10 minutes along an abandoned railway to reach the next beach! As shown in the picture. The railway is also incredibly scenic, and I took a series of photos there. The address is: Shark Fin Cove, Davenport, CA 95017. The beach is stunning during sunset, and the golden hour is perfect for photography. Unfortunately, I encountered cloudy weather and could only take pictures at the second beach. So, it's best for you and your friends to check the weather before going. The beach is called "Shark Fin Cove," which is quite interesting. It looks like a vertical shark fin in the middle, very distinctive!

    Portal of fresh water from the hills to outlet into the ocean.
    D.wight L.

    Man, I've probably driven past this spot at least a hundred times over the years and never decided to stop. I went on a Tuesday afternoon coming home from a camping trip, as I wanted to hit up something new to me. The good is on a Tuesday, parking was easy to find on that side of the road. You can park on the other side, but now you'll be sprinting across the street versus cars going 50 mph plus. I don't recommend it for everyone. Lol So, just a few miles north of Santa Cruz on highway 1 there's a very small town of Davenport. One of its beaches is this tiny secluded cove. But it is not just your ordinary cove. First it is a good 60 feet plus down from the road. The sheer cliffsides surround it like a Greek amphitheater. The steps going up or down are steeper than the norm. Can't be joint challenged here or have a fear of heights. Then there are these massive rock formations that add to the spectacle of the place. The first is this monster flat slab of rock that juts from the sand to the ocean. Not sure if this gets covered on higher tides. But the day I went, people were playing and lying on this smooth rock surface, literally as the waves were crashing just feet away. Then there's this large rock probably 20-30 feet tall that has a huge tunnel bored out of it. Doesn't look that natural to me as there were carving marks on the rock. But don't know for sure. But it does look pretty damn cool, as you can see waves crashing on the other side of it from the sand on the other side. And the noises it makes is just intense, as the sounds of the ocean and its crashing waves are amplified through this tunnel. Plus anyone who comes here takes pics either inside or around it. You'll probably have to take turns doing so, welcome to the social media years, yadadada. Just hope you don't get behind one of those wannabe Insta-models towing their photographer bf. If so good luck on getting a chance to snap a pic unobstructed. And the main attraction is this other massive rock formation right in the middle of the water not that far from the beach itself. This thing is probably 40-50 feet and is in an uncanny yet undeniable shape of a shark's fin. I was very amused of this spectacle, that I would most likely come back to share with others...just as long as it is a thinner weekday crowd. I'm sure this place is mobbed on weekends. I haven't scanned any of the other reviews, but I'm sure the horror experiences are there.

    Shark fin rock formation
    Kim T.

    The beach is about 15 minutes from Santa Cruz on Davenport town. I tried to follow this address and it lead me to farther down which was wrong location. This beach in across from a Davenport town which had couple small shop across from it. There is parking next to the beach. The road getting down to the beach is not that difficult but do not recommend those who had disability issues. Going up back is much easier than going down. You can't miss this beach once you see a rock forming like a shark fin. There are another rock which looks like a hole/cave that you will see the water waves hit through it. You will see people bonfire at night and enjoying their sun tan in the afternoon. Surrounding this beach, you will see tons of hiking trail and railroad track. This beach connects to several other beach on highway 1. It is beautiful beach with the unique rock formations on the water.

    View from the cliffs just across the railroad tracks.
    Wes L.

    Really pretty beach located just off of Highway 1 near Davenport. The beach is pretty small but it's usually not too packed. Careful walking around, can be quite a bit of garbage and things you don't want to step barefoot on. Other than that though beautiful little beach worth stopping by during your travels!

    Jessica A.

    This place gives me Studio Ghibli vibes, in particular Spirited Away and Howl's Moving Castle. This spot is about a 10 minute drive from Santa Cruz along a very scenic highway 1. Parking is free and on the side towards the ocean. It has gorgeous coastal views and a long pathway that hugs the edge for you to stroll along. This place is perfect for a bit of day camping, relaxing, picture taking, and just for enjoying the coast/the flowers in bloom.

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    Rose G.

    This is a nice little spot. In my personal opinion, I think it's a cute little stretch of the ocean. There's also some old railroad tracks in the sand near when you walk from the parking lot. Idk if they're running anymore, doesn't look like it (but keep a look out lol), but you can get a cute pic near the tracks with the surrounding sand. It's pretty picturesque in itself. Walking along the cliffs with the ocean on one side and the weeds / ice plants on the other side is also very nice. I'll stop to take a few pics of the ocean, of the sun glittering across the water, and of course of the "shark fin" shaped rock. All very cute and def instagram worthy to me. It's just a nice little getaway outside. Fresh air. Beautiful view. What's not to love? Plus the trail by the cliffs usually isn't very busy since most people want to visit the beach down below. I prefer walking the cliffs myself. If you plan on going to the beach, def bring some good trekking shoes. If you've just got a pair of flip flops, def recommend just walking along the trail and not going down to the beach. The trek down to the beach is kinda treacherous, so only do it if you have good sturdy shoes on. Not a trek down for kids really, and def not stroller friendly. The beach is also not the nicest in my opinion because people just leave their garbage down there instead of trekking it back on the way up (please clean up after yourself if you do go down though!!). Overall, I really just love coming to this spot for a nice walk by the cliffs overlooking the ocean. If you feel like wine afterwards, there's also a Beauregard Vineyards right nearby. While their wine isn't my personal favorite, it's a lovely spot to sit with some snacks surrounded by the redwood forest. Great little spot to chill after your walk if you feel like it.

    Rachelle A.

    This was one of the highlights to my Santa Cruz trip recently. Didn't know this existed until I was looking for hiking trails. I defintely wanted to go to the beach but wanted to go somehwere new in Santa Cruz beaides the same old places. I found this beach & immediately knew I had to go. It's not too far away from the main town of Santa Cruz and is a beautiful drive along the coast. The parking can be a bit limited but the views are worth a spot. The climb down is a little steep so you need to be careful but once you're at the beach make sure you have a camera handy to take pictures because this is defintely worth every shot. The ocean is so turquoise, the weather is perfect, and the beach is not packed which is my favorite kind of beach. It's a hidden little spot with rhe most genuine views that will make you want to travel more

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    Tracy L.

    What a scenic stop! On a Friday at lunch time, there was plenty of parking (maybe a long make shit dirt lot for 25+ cars off the highway, and there were only 3 cars there including ours). It's a short walk from the parking area to where you walk down for the beach. The so-called path is dry dusty dirt with some rocks, that goes down to the beach. We were able to get down fairly easily with our ten year old. Once down there, you get a nice view of a rock that really does look like a fin. The downside is the beach is not really one too sit on for too long and play in the sand - there are flies all over. But the plus is there isn't a ton of people hanging out here. Some of the rock walls have been graffitied, and there is some trash (we took what we found) and some bond fire remnants. But overall, thus was worth the stop for some lovely pictures and to see what Mother Nature has to offer.

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    4.4
    (162 reviews)
    8.7 mi

    Really nice beach but I wish they allowed Bonfires . Most Davenport beaches do not , overall great…read morehangout location.

    OMFG...I finally made it to the swing at the Davenport Beach?! :D…read more I did not read any reviews about this spot before coming here. I just bookmarked for a couple of years, and I finally visited it. My boyfriend and I along with his doggie were having a day out in Santa Cruz. I told him that we should visit this place so that we can swing on the beach. He was down for it, but once we found the way to get down to it--he said, "No way, I'm doing that." I *did* not let that stop me from going down there to experience the swing though. My boyfriend and his doggie stayed at the top of the cliff and watched me climbed down to the beach. Yes, it was pretty treacherous. Thank goodness there was a rope with knots to hold onto. Otherwise, I don't think I would be able to do it successfully without that lifesaver rope. Thank you so much to whoever secured that rope there! Also, I do want to point out I did this in a dress and flipflops?! Crazy right.. Then again.. I'm crazy, I do admit it. ;) There were a four gals and guys down there chilling. I asked them if there was another way to get in and out of here, but they confirm that that was the only way in and out. I got to swing on the swing and took some videos. The swing looked cool from the photos that I seen, but it doesn't swing well straight. It does swing sideways. Lol... It took me about 7 minutes to go down and about 4 minutes to climb back up. I know this because my boyfriend recorded me. Lol... I'm very grateful that I was determined to do this despite the company that I had didn't want to do it. Years ago I let someone that I was with who didn't want to do it influence me to also not do it when we visitied Alamere Falls so I won't let that happen anymore. If there is something I want to do, it's okay to do it alone when other people don't want to do it. That's on self-love, baby! There is two parking areas. We initially parked in the one right across the post office, but then we follow this group to the other one right next to it because it was closer. We walked across the railroad tracks and found the opening to the climb to the beach. I was sore for a few days afterwards in my legs from climbing the side of the cliff, but oh gosh... It was so worth it!

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    Skyline to the Sea Trail

    4.6
    (11 reviews)
    1.3 mi

    I've only hiked about 16 miles of this trail, but my oh my is it absolutely breathtaking! This is…read moretruly a hiker's and backpacker's dream trail. I've hiked about 8 miles of this trail through Castle Rock State Park and another 8 miles through Big Basin Redwoods State Park. I hiked this trail with a friend last year up to Berry Creek Falls and it was absolutely stunning! The actual trail itself is almost 30 miles long and stretches from the Santa Cruz Mountains all the way to Big Basin Redwoods State Park. The trail begins at the Saratoga Gap which is a ridge within the Santa Cruz Mountains. It makes its' way up the coast past the Pacific Ocean, then through the beautiful mountains of Castle Rock State Park, and finally through the amazing Redwoods within Big Basin Redwoods State Park. This trail has such an amazing variation of different terrains. From your typical coastal ridge paths, to hilly and mountainous inclines, to flat and paved excursions through the Redwoods; this trail seems to simply have it all. I'd have to say that my favorite section of this trail was definitely being able to hike through the Redwoods. Big Basin is California's oldest park and you'll get to see the most amazing old growth Redwood trees. I've always been fascinated by Redwoods, so exploring them while on this trail was so much fun. Aside from the Redwoods, the stretch of this trail through Big Basin is extremely green and filled with a plethora of different plant species and vibrant flowers. And of course, there's Berry Creek Falls which is pretty much the icing on the cake. This waterfall is beautiful and worth the extra miles to get there. I can't forget to mention the incredible rock formations that you'll see while hiking the section that goes through Castle Rock State Park. These views are equally mesmerizing. It's definitely a great workout as much of the trail ascends and descends through the mountains. Lots of water is must and I would recommend bug spray (at least for the portion that runs through Big Basin). I would love to hike the rest of this trail at some point and hopefully make it down to the beach one day. Either way, any hike along this trail will be enjoyable whether it's 5 miles or 30. Would highly recommend this hike if you're planning on visiting Big Basin Redwoods, Castle Rock, Sanborn County Park, or Saratoga Gap Open Space Preserve.

    What a fantastic trail! 30+ miles over 3 days starting at Castle Rock campground to Waddell Beach…read more(stopping at Waterman Campground and Jay Campground at the Big Basin HQ). Almost all shaded by the trees (lots of redwoods!) and fantastic scenery the entire time, will well marked trails. You pretty much can't get lost at all. If you do, you deserve to get lost! Also all these campsites have piped drinking water and pit toilets so you probably don't need to bring your water pump. You'll need to make these reservations quite early too since they're pretty limited. State park # is (831) 338-8861 to make the reservations. NIGHT 0: Castle Rock Campground. We ended up not actually staying here because we thought (and there wasn't anything that indicated otherwise) that the campground was right at the trailhead. Instead it's 2.7 miles in. Thus as we had prepared for car camping the first night and were meeting others the next morning at the trailhead, we decided to find another campground elsewhere that was next to the road. Parking at Castle Rock trailhead gets crazy packed on the weekends so come early! The parking lot also closes at sunset so you'll need to make sure your car is in before then. DAY 1: This will be the most "complicated" path since you have to take a couple different trails. As you hike towards Castle Rock (assuming you didn't stay there the night before), you'll see a bunch of day climbers and boulderers. Gorgeous views above the tree skyline along the way. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/skyline-to-the-sea-trail-davenport?select=mjXU08P2ueRqY-WvlfHxSw#yvfjWy3mdAw7PSTrD67dWw After you past Castle Rock, take the Travertine Springs Trail for ~2 miles which will connect to the Saratoga toll road trail for another mile until you hit an uphill dirt road on your right. It's 0.4 miles going up a couple hundred feet so not too bad. This will take you to the Skyline to the Sea trail (finally!) in which you'll take this for another ~2.6 miles to Waterman camp. You'll hug Highway 9 pretty closely so you'll see a couple abandoned cars that fell off the road. This one more recent. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/skyline-to-the-sea-trail-davenport?select=mjXU08P2ueRqY-WvlfHxSw#QekFu-9mgaN6xt7NUH5KsA. And this one from a while ago! http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/skyline-to-the-sea-trail-davenport?select=mjXU08P2ueRqY-WvlfHxSw#UnpOYfPqPlJ-impxBrz65A NIGHT 1: Waterman Gap Campground Your instinct may be to tucker down at the sites right around the pit toilet. My advice is to walk a little further towards the back to sites 5 and 6. It's a a bit extra of a hike but totally worth it since you get your privacy. Campsite isn't too far from Highway 9 too so you may hear some speedracers zooming by at night like we did. This is also the first (and only) area where you do get cell phone reception. DAY 2: You pretty much stay on Skyline to the Sea trail the entire way from here now. Your goal now is to get to the Jay Campground at Big Bason HQ. You still hug the road sometimes and even cross it a couple times. Again gorgeous views along here. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/skyline-to-the-sea-trail-davenport?select=mjXU08P2ueRqY-WvlfHxSw#WIfT7_JSDYc7zXVP0uHMWA NIGHT 2: Jay Campground You're at the park HQ so good time to stock up on stuff or get a bit of real food if you're tired of your freeze dried! THEY DO HAVE BEER THOUGH. And showers too (1 quarter = 2 min), The camp shop does not carry propane for Jet Boilers in case you run out like we did. However you can ask them to use their hot water though to heat up your freeze dried foods. DAY 3: You're almost there! A slight change in scenery here. No more hugging highways and more bridge crossing and waterfalls. Oh and way more banana slugs. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/skyline-to-the-sea-trail-davenport?select=mjXU08P2ueRqY-WvlfHxSw#mjXU08P2ueRqY-WvlfHxSw I swear, the last ~3 miles felt like FOREVER. The trail opens wider and the trees start thinning in front of you which makes you constantly feel like you're almost there. Then you immediately smell the salty ocean breeze and which iswhen you know you're at the end!

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    Panther Beach

    Panther Beach

    4.3
    (141 reviews)
    10.4 mi

    I used to think this was a secret beach but it's become a lot more popular and for good reason,…read moreit's the best beach around! I LOVE THIS BEACH. I've spent all day at it many times, it's a great place to get away for the day. There is a long stretch of parking along the side of the road and you walk down to the beach. The small path down to the beach is adventurous, tough for the uncoordinated but short. Still, only bring what you can carry because it will be hard to bring stuff up and down. The main beach is big, tons of space for activities but can get a bit crowded quickly. My favorite spot to go to is off to the left. You have to go under the arch and to another beach much longer than the first one. You will want to come back over before the tide is too high or you will have to calculate running back as the tide reseeds.

    The only reason this is 4 stars is because of insane parking and lack of accessibility. The parking…read moreis in a dirt lot, and if you turn your car facing the entrance to the beach, it's quite hard to turn around when you're leaving, especially when crowded. You literally have to scale a cliff to get to and from the beach, which is a little difficult if you're hauling things or very difficult if you're physically disabled. Once you're on the beach though, it's gorgeous. Plenty of room to spread out, and the waves are super big. The Saturday we went (7/17) it was clear and sunny- perfect weather! Would recommend this beach if you are able-bodied and want to get away from the crowds at Santa Cruz and Capitola.

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    Berry Creek Falls

    Berry Creek Falls

    4.8
    (8 reviews)
    6.0 mi

    Berry Creek Falls is absolutely stunning! If you're coming to Big Basin Redwoods State Park and…read moreyou've never hiked to the falls, you MUST do it. Don't come all the way out here and miss out on this gorgeous waterfall. We did an 8 mile out and back hike to the falls via the Skyline to Sea Trail. The hike is moderate and begins on a downhill slope into the forest. Going down is always the easiest part for me, especially when a trail starts off descending. The real challenge is going back up once you reach the falls. It's nothing too strenuous but I'd definitely bring plenty of water and bug spray because there are lots of bugs on the trail. The trail itself is mostly shaded and features an abundance of beautiful redwoods, vibrantly green foliage, and scenic viewpoints. The waterfall is definitely the highlight of the hike! The falls were still flourishing in mid-July which worked out for us because we were able to take full advantage of the scene. When you make it up to the falls, there's a small deck area with two benches where you can sit and enjoy the picturesque views of the falls. Surprisingly, it wasn't too crowded on a Saturday afternoon in mid July. You may have to wait your turn to take a picture next to the falls. People were really courteous and didn't spend too much time which allowed for others to capture the moment. Bring your lunch and take a break here before continuing on your hike back. The scenery is so amazing here. Definitely recommend a hike to Berry Creek Falls is you're visiting Big Basin Redwood State Park.

    AMAZING PLACE…read more Beautiful views and scenery. We did the Redwood Trail to the Skyline to the Sea to the Berry Creek Falls to the Sunset back to the parking lot. There are so many beautiful waterfalls along the trail. Some parts of the trail near the falls are muddy so wear good hiking shoes Note: This is a long trail (11 miles). Pack water and lunch and stay on the trail. You pay for parking with the rangers (10$ cash or card). Bathrooms at the park entrance are nice!

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    Berry Creek Falls from the view point
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