What is the water and sand quality of the Its Beach?

The coastline of Its 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 Its Beach?

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

Is the Its 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 Its 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 Its Beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Its 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 Its 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>

What are the key audiences of Its Beach?

Its Beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:<ul><li>Beachgoers with pets</li></ul>

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

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Its Beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Makai Island Kitchen & Groggery is the closest place located 1200 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Its Beach?

There are 107 places to stay in the Its Beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Its 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=7885471&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=8171971&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham 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=4847971&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Surfside Spanish-Style Home - Epic Views & Hot Tub home</a></li></ul>

How far is the Its Beach from parking?

The Its 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 Its Beach?

There are 4 attractions near Its Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Lighthouse Point located in 0.1 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

What is the best time of the year to visit Its Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Its 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?

Its 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.Its 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 Its Beach with bright sand surface

Photo of Its Beach with turquoise water surface

Its Beach

Santa Cruz, United States

6.9

#310 out of 385 in California 2

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

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Located within the settlement

Santa Cruz • 2.5 km

Map of beach

Dog Park West Cliff Dog Park

50m

Playground LEO’s Haven Accessible Playground

5.1km

Park Lighthouse Field State Beach

190m

Park Surfing Statue

460m

Park Neary Lagoon Park

1.3km

Park Depot Park

1.5km

Park Sergeant Derby Park

1.8km

Park Pyramid Park

1.9km

Hiking Area Arroyo Seco Canyon Trail

2.2km

Park Natural Bridges Monarch Trail

2.2km

Park Park Entrance

2.2km

Seafood Restaurant Stagnaro Bros.

8.6 - Excellent 1.1km

Restaurant Makai Island Kitchen & Groggery

8.6 - Excellent 1.1km

Seafood Restaurant Riva Fish House

8.4 - Very good 1.1km

Restaurant Jack O'Neill Restaurant & Lounge

8.6 - Excellent 1.2km

Restaurant Ideal Bar & Grill

8 - Very good 1.3km

Mexican Restaurant Tacos El Chuy

8.8 - Excellent 1.7km

Bar West End Tap and Kitchen

8.8 - Excellent 1.7km

Restaurant Fonda Felix

9.6 - Exceptional 1.7km

Cafe Ivéta Westside

9 - Excellent 1.7km

Bakery Companion Bakeshop

9.2 - Excellent 1.8km

Ice Cream Shop The Penny Ice Creamery | Downtown Santa Cruz

9.2 - Excellent 2.5km

Grocery Store Trader Joe's

2.5km

Grocery Store Shopper's Corner

3km

Bakery The Buttery

8.8 - Excellent 3km

Grocery Store Whole Foods Market

3.2km

Ice Cream Shop Marianne's Ice Cream

9.6 - Exceptional 3.4km

Grocery Store Staff of Life

3.6km

Grocery Store Safeway

3.8km

Museum Santa Cruz Surfing Museum

80m

Tourist Attraction Lighthouse Point

80m

Tourist Attraction Santa Cruz Wharf

9.2 - Excellent 1.1km

Tourist Attraction Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center

9 - Excellent 1.3km

Tourist Attraction Santa Cruz Mountain Vineyard

9.2 - Excellent 1.7km

Tourist Attraction Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

9.4 - Excellent 2.1km

Tourist Attraction Downtown Association

8.2 - Very good 2.6km

Tourist Attraction Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks

8 - Very good 2.7km

Place Of Worship Mission Santa Cruz 1791

2.9km

Amusement Park Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

9.2 - Excellent 1.7km

Night Club The Catalyst

8.4 - Very good 2.2km

Historical Landmark Steamer Lane

140m

Historical Landmark Walton Lighthouse

2.4km

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About

Its Beach is located on the Pacific ocean and it is in the 310th place out of 385 beaches in the California region 186.9 km away from its center, the city of Sacramento. It is one of the beaches of Santa Cruz settlement, just 2.5 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

Santa Cruz • 2.5 km

Map of beach

Dog Park West Cliff Dog Park

50m

Playground LEO’s Haven Accessible Playground

5.1km

Park Lighthouse Field State Beach

190m

Park Surfing Statue

460m

Park Neary Lagoon Park

1.3km

Park Depot Park

1.5km

Park Sergeant Derby Park

1.8km

Park Pyramid Park

1.9km

Hiking Area Arroyo Seco Canyon Trail

2.2km

Park Natural Bridges Monarch Trail

2.2km

Park Park Entrance

2.2km

Seafood Restaurant Stagnaro Bros.

8.6 - Excellent 1.1km

Restaurant Makai Island Kitchen & Groggery

8.6 - Excellent 1.1km

Seafood Restaurant Riva Fish House

8.4 - Very good 1.1km

Restaurant Jack O'Neill Restaurant & Lounge

8.6 - Excellent 1.2km

Restaurant Ideal Bar & Grill

8 - Very good 1.3km

Mexican Restaurant Tacos El Chuy

8.8 - Excellent 1.7km

Bar West End Tap and Kitchen

8.8 - Excellent 1.7km

Restaurant Fonda Felix

9.6 - Exceptional 1.7km

Cafe Ivéta Westside

9 - Excellent 1.7km

Bakery Companion Bakeshop

9.2 - Excellent 1.8km

Ice Cream Shop The Penny Ice Creamery | Downtown Santa Cruz

9.2 - Excellent 2.5km

Grocery Store Trader Joe's

2.5km

Grocery Store Shopper's Corner

3km

Bakery The Buttery

8.8 - Excellent 3km

Grocery Store Whole Foods Market

3.2km

Ice Cream Shop Marianne's Ice Cream

9.6 - Exceptional 3.4km

Grocery Store Staff of Life

3.6km

Grocery Store Safeway

3.8km

Museum Santa Cruz Surfing Museum

80m

Tourist Attraction Lighthouse Point

80m

Tourist Attraction Santa Cruz Wharf

9.2 - Excellent 1.1km

Tourist Attraction Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center

9 - Excellent 1.3km

Tourist Attraction Santa Cruz Mountain Vineyard

9.2 - Excellent 1.7km

Tourist Attraction Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

9.4 - Excellent 2.1km

Tourist Attraction Downtown Association

8.2 - Very good 2.6km

Tourist Attraction Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks

8 - Very good 2.7km

Place Of Worship Mission Santa Cruz 1791

2.9km

Amusement Park Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

9.2 - Excellent 1.7km

Night Club The Catalyst

8.4 - Very good 2.2km

Historical Landmark Steamer Lane

140m

Historical Landmark Walton Lighthouse

2.4km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

4.5km from the beach

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Santa Cruz • 5.1km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.7 (Very good)

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Localities

Nearest

Santa Cruz • 2.5km

Main locality of province

Sacramento • 186.9km

Transport

Airport

WVI • 21.2km

Bus Station

Santa Cruz Metro Center • 2.2km

Train Station

Roaring Camp, Big Trees and Pacific Railroad Station • 10.4km

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Ethan Davis

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

On Saturday, we brought our 14-month-old Goldendoodle to this beach with golden sand.

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Niranjana T.

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

This beach is amazing, it's clean and perfect for dogs to have fun! I brought my dog here and she had a blast playing with all the other dogs. The main part of the beach is where most dogs play, but it actually extends pretty far. During low tide, you can even walk to the arch! Just be cautious of sea lions if your dog ventures too far into the ocean, as they can come pretty close to the shore. Additionally, this beach is an ideal spot for bird photography, particularly pelicans!

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Rogers, Michael

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

Fantastic spot for dogs! I was pleasantly surprised to see how all the furry friends were content and amicable towards one another.

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Suzette Peres

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

If you're searching for a beach that's a haven for your furry friend, this is the place to be! The environment is welcoming, with plenty of dog enthusiasts and contented pups. Plus, the beach boasts golden sand for you and your furry companion to enjoy.

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Maxwell Granger

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

8 Very good

The beach is filled with dogs! It's practically a dog's paradise, but don't worry, they're all well-behaved. Plus, the golden sand adds to the beauty of the beach.