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Recommended sightseeing time:1-2 hour
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Hwy. 1, six miles north of Davenport, Santa Cruz, CAMap
Phone: +1 831-427-2288
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    Fun Wind Surfers - Waddell State Beach

    We did a return visit to Waddell State Beach. This is an awesome beach to watch the wind surfers. Part of Big Basin Redwood State Park is across the way.

    Reviewed on Dec 10, 2020
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    Fun To Watch the Kite Surfers - Waddell State Park, Santa Cruz

    This is one of my favorite beaches in the Santa Cruz area. Its always fun to watch the kite surfers. Its also nice to walk along the ocean. Across the road is a portion of Big Basin State Park.

    Reviewed on Jun 14, 2020
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    great walking beach with access to remote areas

    The parking lot closes at sunset but local knowledge yields free parking close enough to slip in after sunset if you want to. Great for birds, windsurfing, regular surfing. Also a great spot for sunse...

    Reviewed on Dec 11, 2019
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    Beautiful beach with amazing surf!

    We stopped here on our way down south, attracted by the beautiful view of many kite surfers showing off their skills of surfing. It was a windy and bright sunny day with the marine layer far away on t...

    Reviewed on Jul 9, 2019
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    Awesome Place for Kite Surfing - Waddell Beach

    We went to Waddell beach on a beautiful sunny warm day. The beach was beautiful. There were many kite surfers out.

    Reviewed on Jul 11, 2018

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