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

The Davenport Beach is covered with light small pebbles. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance to the water is convenient from small pebbles.

What are the key activities at Davenport Beach?

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

Is the Davenport Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The area has the high prevalence of sharks so all swimmers should be very careful.The waves in the Davenport Beach are usually strong.

Is the Davenport 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 small pebbles and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Davenport Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.The following features add extra points:<ul><li>Picturesque views of the sea and the surrounding nature </li><li>Mountains/hills in the vicinity</li></ul>

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

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Davenport Beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Davenport Beach?

There are 3 places to stay in the Davenport Beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Davenport 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=2202731&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><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=6682989&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Beach Hill Bungalow</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 Davenport Beach from parking?

The Davenport Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. It's not very close, about 300 meters and you have to overcome a small descent.

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

The month with the highest temperature in Davenport 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?

Davenport 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.This beach is poorly suitable for sunbathing. First of all Davenport Beach (California) is completely lacking in comfortable sunbathe facilities. There are no sun loungers and umbrellas, this is usually not a problem for an unsophisticated tourist who can relax on a towel, but in this case the rest can be very uncomfortable due to pebbles.Lying on it is possible, but is far from comfortable. In addition there is a lack of natural shade, which leaves you alone with the summer sun. So our recommendation is that you can sunbathe comfortably on the Davenport Beach for a short time, and not at the peak of sunbathing. If you want to explore the photos of this beach - they are above on the page.

Photo of Davenport Beach with light fine pebble surface

Photo of Davenport Beach with turquoise water surface

Photo of Davenport Beach with spacious bay

Photo of Davenport Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Davenport Beach located in natural area

Photo of Davenport Beach and its beautiful scenery

Davenport Beach

Davenport, United States

#48 out of 385 in California 5

Free entrance Virgin beach Picturesque Easy access Light fine pebble Fine pebbles bottom Kite or windsurfing

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Located outside the settlement

Davenport • 0.3 km

Map of beach

Park Davenport Landing Beach

1.7km

Park Coast Dairies State Beaches

4.2km

Hiking Area Baldwin Loop Trailhead

7.4km

Park Three Mile Beach

8.7km

Park Strawberry Beach

9.8km

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About

Davenport Beach is located on the Pacific ocean and it is in the 48th 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 Davenport settlement, just 0.3 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place with very picturesque views, surrounded by the cliffs.

Weather

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+22 ^o C +14 ^o C

Air temperature

5.2 M/S

Wind

+15 ^o C

Water temperature

1.6 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Davenport • 0.3 km

Map of beach

Park Davenport Landing Beach

1.7km

Park Coast Dairies State Beaches

4.2km

Hiking Area Baldwin Loop Trailhead

7.4km

Park Three Mile Beach

8.7km

Park Strawberry Beach

9.8km

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12 accomodations nearby

8.7km from the beach

8.5 Excellent

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Holiday Park/Caravan Park

Located at nearest locality

Davenport • 8.4km from center

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13.8km from the beach

8.6 Excellent

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West

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Located at nearest locality

Davenport • 13.9km from center

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15.3km from the beach

8 Very good

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz

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Located at nearest locality

Davenport • 15.2km from center

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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

15.8km from the beach

8.8 Excellent

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

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Santa Cruz • 15.8km from center

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15.8km from the beach

8.8 Excellent

Santa Cruz Hostel

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Located at nearest locality

Davenport • 15.8km from center

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15.9km from the beach

8.2 Very good

Beach Hill Bungalow

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Davenport • 15.9km from center

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16km from the beach

7.2 Good

Boardwalk Dream

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Davenport • 16km from center

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16km from the beach

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

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Davenport • 16km from center

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16.1km from the beach

8.5 Excellent

The Aqua Pacific Hotel

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Located at nearest locality

Davenport • 16.1km from center

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The Midtown Cottage- w/ Private Entrance and Views

16.1km from the beach

9.7 Exceptional

The Midtown Cottage- w/ Private Entrance and Views

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Davenport • 16.1km from center

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16.2km from the beach

7.9 Very good

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

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Santa Cruz • 16.2km from center

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Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley

16.8km from the beach

7.7 Very good

Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley

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Located at nearest locality

Davenport • 16.6km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.6 (Very good)

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Nearest Beaches

900m 12 min walk

Shark Fin Cove beach Shark Fin Cove

8.7 Excellent

1.4km 19 min walk

Bonny Doon Beach

7.9 Very good

2.7km

Davenport Landing Beach

7.3 Good

4.4km

Laguna Creek Beach

7.8 Very good

4.8km

Scott Creek Beach

7.8 Very good

5.8km

Red, White and Blue Beach

7.3 Good

7.8km

Four Mile Beach

7.5 Very good

8.8km

Three Mile Beach

6.9 Good

Localities

Nearest

Davenport • 370m

Main locality of province

Sacramento • 185km

Transport

Airport

WVI • 36.7km

Bus Station

Glen Arbor Rd & Pine • 13.1km

Train Station

Roaring Camp, Big Trees and Pacific Railroad Station • 12.1km

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8 Very good

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Sarina K.

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

The beach is a stunning location that requires a short hike to reach the area with the swing. It's important to have appropriate footwear for the descent and ascent. The view is breathtaking and the swing is delightful, with the waves providing a refreshing sensation.

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Ethan Davis

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

The views are absolutely stunning! The trails offer a great opportunity to get some exercise while taking in the breathtaking ocean scenery from the cliffs. I can't help but imagine how amazing it would be if there was a quantum computer here. All in all, I highly recommend this spot for a day trip. Semper Fi.

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Siwy Tymoteusz

Beach Practitioner • 1 year ago

8 Very good

The beach was alright. It was deserted when we arrived, but it gradually became more crowded as the day progressed. Although the beach is mostly clean, there may be some litter and graffiti. There is no lifeguard on duty, so swimming is at your own risk. The waves were notably large on this occasion, so be sure to keep an eye on your children and any swimmers. There is a cool water tunnel that you can walk through, but be cautious as it is extremely slippery.

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Lila Arden

Beach Practitioner • 1 year ago

8 Very good

Nestled in a remote location, this tranquil beach is the perfect retreat for unwinding. The picturesque vistas are truly breathtaking, and our furry companion relished in the sandy terrain alongside us. After parking on the roadside, we embarked on a brief hike up and down a scenic hill, followed by a steep descent down a cliff to reach the shoreline. Although our primary objective was to scour the beach for sea glass, we only managed to uncover minuscule fragments. However, we did come across some captivating tide pools during low tide, where we spotted an array of curious crabs and sea urchins.

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Kiran Kumar

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

The Davenport beach is a true marvel that will leave you in awe. The views are simply majestic and the journey to reach the bottom is a small hike that adds to the adventure. It's a must-visit spot for all our Nor-CAL friends out there. Gather your loved ones and have a truly remarkable time. If you're looking for the perfect time to go, I highly suggest catching the sunset. It's a sight that will leave you speechless.