What is the water and sand quality of the Sunny Cove Beach?

The Sunny Cove Beach is covered with soft and fine golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance to the water is also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.

What are the key activities at Sunny Cove Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Sunny Cove Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.The Sunny Cove Beach is also suitable for the following water activities:<ul><li>Surfing</li></ul>

Is the Sunny 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 Sunny 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 Sunny Cove Beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Sunny 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 pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Sunny 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:<ul><li>Mountains/hills in the vicinity</li></ul>

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Sunny Cove Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Sunny Cove Beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Starbucks is the closest place located 300 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Sunny Cove Beach?

There are 120 places to stay in the Sunny Cove Beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Sunny Cove Beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=9080468&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">The Aqua Pacific Hotel</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2972864&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Capitola Beach Suites</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=7885471&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2426464&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Villa Vista</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2257337&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Boardwalk Dream</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=8491513&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">New Listing! Modern Beach House with Hot Tub home</a></li></ul>

How far is the Sunny Cove Beach from parking?

The Sunny 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 Sunny Cove Beach?

There are 4 attractions near Sunny Cove Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Twin Lakes County Park located in 1.1 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

What is the best time of the year to visit Sunny Cove Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Sunny 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. <a href="#weather-section">See more details in weather section.</a>

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Sunny 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.Sunny 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.

Photo of Sunny Cove Beach with bright fine sand surface

Photo of Sunny Cove Beach with turquoise water surface

Photo of Sunny Cove Beach with small bay

Photo of Sunny Cove Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Sunny Cove Beach and the settlement

Sunny Cove Beach

Santa Cruz, United States

7.9

#61 out of 385 in California 4

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Bright fine sand Fine sand bottom Good for Surfing Good for swimming

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Located within the settlement

Twin Lakes • 1.1 km

Map of beach

Playground LEO’s Haven Accessible Playground

2.1km

Dog Park West Cliff Dog Park

3.5km

Park Santa Maria Beach

210m

Park Two-Six Beach

790m

Park Seabright Beach

1.6km

Park Frederick Street Park

1.6km

Park Brommer Street County Park

1.7km

Park Chanticleer Ave County Park

2.1km

Park The Hook County Park

2.1km

Park Ocean View Park

2.3km

Park Jade Street Park

2.8km

Cafe Starbucks

8.6 - Excellent 190m

Cafe Windmill Cafe

8.4 - Very good 510m

Bar Cafe El Palomar

8.6 - Excellent 1km

Cafe Java Junction

8.4 - Very good 1km

American Restaurant Crow's Nest Restaurant

8.6 - Excellent 1.1km

Breakfast Restaurant Harbor Café

9.2 - Excellent 1.1km

Cafe Peoples Coffee

9 - Excellent 1.2km

Restaurant Aldo's Harbor Restaurant

8.6 - Excellent 1.3km

Bar Juan Manuel y su Norteñobanda

1.4km

Grocery Store Target Grocery

2.4km

Grocery Store New Leaf Community Markets - Capitola

2.4km

Grocery Store Trader Joe's

2.5km

Grocery Store Staff of Life

2.7km

Grocery Store Whole Foods Market

2.7km

Grocery Store Grocery Outlet Bargain Market Santa Cruz

2.7km

Grocery Store Safeway

2.8km

Bakery The Buttery

8.8 - Excellent 2.9km

Grocery Store Shopper's Corner

2.9km

Tourist Attraction Twin Lakes County Park

9 - Excellent 1km

Tourist Attraction Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

9.4 - Excellent 1.8km

Tourist Attraction Santa Cruz Wharf

9.2 - Excellent 2.4km

Tourist Attraction Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center

9 - Excellent 3.1km

Tourist Attraction Lighthouse Point

3.4km

Museum Santa Cruz Surfing Museum

3.4km

Tourist Attraction Downtown Association

8.2 - Very good 3.5km

Tourist Attraction Visit Santa Cruz County

8.4 - Very good 3.5km

Tourist Attraction Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks

8 - Very good 3.7km

Amusement Park Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

9.2 - Excellent 2.4km

Night Club The Catalyst

8.4 - Very good 3.4km

Historical Landmark Walton Lighthouse

1.1km

Historical Landmark Steamer Lane

3.4km

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About

Sunny Cove Beach is located on the Pacific ocean and it is in the 61th place out of 385 beaches in the California region 185 km away from its center, the city of Sacramento. It is one of the beaches of Twin Lakes settlement, just 1.1 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, surrounded by the cliffs.

Weather

history

+24 ^o C +14 ^o C

Air temperature

7.8 M/S

Wind

+15 ^o C

Water temperature

1.7 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Twin Lakes • 1.1 km

Map of beach

Playground LEO’s Haven Accessible Playground

2.1km

Dog Park West Cliff Dog Park

3.5km

Park Santa Maria Beach

210m

Park Two-Six Beach

790m

Park Seabright Beach

1.6km

Park Frederick Street Park

1.6km

Park Brommer Street County Park

1.7km

Park Chanticleer Ave County Park

2.1km

Park The Hook County Park

2.1km

Park Ocean View Park

2.3km

Park Jade Street Park

2.8km

Cafe Starbucks

8.6 - Excellent 190m

Cafe Windmill Cafe

8.4 - Very good 510m

Bar Cafe El Palomar

8.6 - Excellent 1km

Cafe Java Junction

8.4 - Very good 1km

American Restaurant Crow's Nest Restaurant

8.6 - Excellent 1.1km

Breakfast Restaurant Harbor Café

9.2 - Excellent 1.1km

Cafe Peoples Coffee

9 - Excellent 1.2km

Restaurant Aldo's Harbor Restaurant

8.6 - Excellent 1.3km

Bar Juan Manuel y su Norteñobanda

1.4km

Grocery Store Target Grocery

2.4km

Grocery Store New Leaf Community Markets - Capitola

2.4km

Grocery Store Trader Joe's

2.5km

Grocery Store Staff of Life

2.7km

Grocery Store Whole Foods Market

2.7km

Grocery Store Grocery Outlet Bargain Market Santa Cruz

2.7km

Grocery Store Safeway

2.8km

Bakery The Buttery

8.8 - Excellent 2.9km

Grocery Store Shopper's Corner

2.9km

Tourist Attraction Twin Lakes County Park

9 - Excellent 1km

Tourist Attraction Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

9.4 - Excellent 1.8km

Tourist Attraction Santa Cruz Wharf

9.2 - Excellent 2.4km

Tourist Attraction Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center

9 - Excellent 3.1km

Tourist Attraction Lighthouse Point

3.4km

Museum Santa Cruz Surfing Museum

3.4km

Tourist Attraction Downtown Association

8.2 - Very good 3.5km

Tourist Attraction Visit Santa Cruz County

8.4 - Very good 3.5km

Tourist Attraction Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks

8 - Very good 3.7km

Amusement Park Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

9.2 - Excellent 2.4km

Night Club The Catalyst

8.4 - Very good 3.4km

Historical Landmark Walton Lighthouse

1.1km

Historical Landmark Steamer Lane

3.4km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

1km from the beach

9 Excellent

Seaview Bungalow

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Located at nearest locality

Twin Lakes • 410m from center

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2.7km from the beach

7.9 Very good

Hotel

Santa Cruz • 2.4km from center

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3.2km from the beach

Surfside Spanish-Style Home - Epic Views & Hot Tub home

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Twin Lakes • 2.7km from center

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3.4km from the beach

8.3 Very good

Capitola Beach Suites

Hotel

Located at nearest locality

Twin Lakes • 3.9km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.5 (Very good)

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Nearest Beaches

480m 6 min walk

Corcoran Beach

7.2 Good

800m 10 min walk

Twin Lakes Beach

7.8 Very good

1.1km 15 min walk

Moran Lake Beach

7.2 Good

1.6km 21 min walk

Seabright Beach

7.6 Very good

2.6km

Santa Cruz Beach

8.4 Very good

3.2km

Cowell Beach

8.2 Very good

3.6km

Its Beach

6.9 Good

4.7km

Mitchell's Cove Beach

7 Good

Localities

Nearest

Twin Lakes • 1.1km

Main locality of province

Sacramento • 185km

Transport

Airport

WVI • 18km

Bus Station

Portola Dr & 18th Ave • 320m

Train Station

Roaring Camp, Big Trees and Pacific Railroad Station • 11km

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7.9 Very good

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7.9 Very good

Renee Bipp

Beach Practitioner • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

I am absolutely enamored with this beach. The sand is absolutely divine and the atmosphere is generally serene and calming.

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Kiran Kumar

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

Sunny Cove is a charming spot of beach tucked away in a secluded and sun-drenched cove. It's conveniently located just a short jaunt from my home, making it an ideal spot to take in the breathtaking sunsets or simply bask in the serene views and soothing sounds of the ocean. I often find myself strolling over to this idyllic spot with a steaming cup of Starbucks coffee in hand, relishing in the peaceful ambiance and natural beauty that surrounds me.

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Jax Mendez

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

The beach presents an excellent opportunity to unwind and bask in the breathtaking scenery.

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Nolan Blaze

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

The entrance to this stunning beach boasts a remarkable inn that is sure to leave you in awe. If you're curious to learn more about this charming hideaway, I recommend checking out my Wife's blog, Beached Flamingo.

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Avery Hayes

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

8 Very good

Perfect spot for sand sculpting and various forms of surfing, especially when the waves are just right. I had the opportunity to create an impressive sand sculpture at this particular beach yesterday, and it was an absolute delight.