We drove by San Gregorio State Beach on our way to Santa Cruz and were surprised by its beauty! It was completely deserted, and I'm guessing it was too chilly a day (by California standards) for swimming, but what a lovely spot.

Nestled off of Highway 1 this beach boasts of fine sand which is perfect for sand castles and long walks. Be sure to not only bring your sun screen but also water, snacks and some long sleeve items in case it gets too windy or...More

We were there last week. The river water was warm enough to swim and it floods towards the ocean.My 2year 10 month old had lots fun in the river water. It has beautiful views and perfect place to spend a summer day with family.

Drove down to this beach during our weekend getaway a couple weeks ago and had a wonderful time walking in the sand and listening to the waves. This beach also has a river or creek to some that runs into the sea which adds that...More

Enjoyed the drive down the Pacific Coast Highway and the view from the cliff that we climbed overlooking the Pacific...

we stopped here on a whim and it was definitely worth it - the views are amazing and just a short walk up the hill path leads you to a great spot for pictures. we didn't swim but i would definitely love to spend an...More

A nice beach area that has free parking and rest rooms. It's one of the smaller beaches so isn't as crowded. It's a beautiful view.

Beautiful, not crowded. Caves are interesting and add to the beach's beauty. My fav beach. Bathrooms are dirty, but it's a state park. Suprised at how few people go to this beach...it's a gem!

A lot of these beaches along Highway 1 are very similar. Almost no one is swimming, and if they are, they're in a wetsuit. On this beach we did find Driftwood and sand dollars tests to pick up.

We stopped here during our drive down the Pacific Coast Highway. It's a lovely little beach with easy parking and restrooms. It's not a huge beach and not great for laying out but nice to stretch your legs and walk around for different views.