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Cowell Beach
2.6
based on 73 reviewsOpen today at 06:00-23:00
Recommended sightseeing time:1-2 hour
Address:
21 Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, United StatesMap
Phone+1 831-420-5270
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It is always interesting to watch both the surfers in the water, and the other people watching the surfers.
The surfing scene is unique for most visitors from out of the area who find that it is always interesting to watch both the surfers in the water, and the other people watching the surfers.
Perhaps the worst water in California.
On a really big day this place will have some fun longboard waves but get there early. Unfortunately big days usually follow a storm that washes bad bad things in the water so don’t plan much the nex...
Nice
Surfers around, nice views for a city beach. Love the area and glad we came here. Much to explore and see.
POOR WATER QUALITY
The Facts: Cowell's beach has the poorest water quality in the Monterey Bay. Good place for beginners to surf however, It is VERY crowded in the water which makes for poor surfing. Packed with cluel...
Great Place to Learn to Surf! Good "Mom and Kids" Beach!
My daughter decided to take a surfing lesson in Hawaii two days prior to arriving in Santa Cruz for...more surf lessons! She had so much fun in Hawaii that I signed her up for more lessons in Santa Cr...