Coast Dairies State Park - Davenport Beach(San Vicente Beach)

Located in the town of Davenport, Coast Dairies State Park - Davenport Beach is a small and rocky beach that is a part of the Coast Dairies State Park. Also known as San Vicente Beach, Coast Dairies State Park - Davenport Beach is situated at the mouth of San Vicente Creek.

Coast Dairies State Park – Davenport Beach welcomes dogs on leash and offers many amenities including tide pools, caves, rock arches, high cliff walls, a tunnel, a stunning tall rock in the surf, and an incredibly scenic spot named Davenport Crack on the south side of the beach.

There are many fun activities here including surfing, hiking, photography, camping, and beach exploration.

Getting to Coast Dairies State Park - Davenport Beach is very easy – the beach’s free parking lot is situated at 446 Cabrillo Highway near the intersection between the highway and Ocean Street Davenport. After parking, you will need to walk across the railroad tracks, turn left, and climb down a trail that leads directly to the beach.

If you are looking for nearby attractions, there are many options within a 45-minute drive of Coast Dairies State Park - Davenport Beach. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is a lively and famous seaside promenade featuring street performers, bodybuilders, an amusement park, restaurants, tourist shops, a great skateboard park, and kayak and boat riding facilities. The first surfing museum in the world, Santa Cruz Surfing Museum, features photographs, videos, and surfboards related to 100 years of surfing history in Santa Cruz, exhibitions, and Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse – an awesome Instagram-worthy vista point to watch the surfing culture. Another great attraction near Coast Dairies State Park - Davenport Beach is Monterey Bay Aquarium that is home to many incredible sea creatures including jellyfish, great white sharks, captive killer whales, rockfishes, African penguins, and the Pacific Sea nettles.

If you get hungry, you can drive 15 minutes to many restaurants near Coast Dairies State Park - Davenport Beach. Vim Dining and Desserts is an upscale American restaurant featuring entrees, soups, salads, cocktails, desserts, and outdoor patio seating. The beachside restaurant La Patrona Taqueria serves authentic Mexican cuisine which includes ceviche, tacos, nachos, Acapulco-style shrimp, and guacamole. Another good restaurant near Coast Dairies State Park - Davenport Beach is Zachary's Restaurant that offers breakfast options including pancakes, omelets, sandwiches, tacos, and burgers.

If you are looking for a hotel near Coast Dairies State Park - Davenport Beach, there are many hotels within a 30-minute drive. The upscale 4-Star hotel Seascape Beach Resort offers many amenities including a pool, bar, sauna, spa, restaurant, golf course, and fitness center. Best Western Seacliff Inn is a 3-Star hotel that was awarded the Travellers’ Choice 2020 Award by Tripadvisor. If you are looking for an affordable hotel near Coast Dairies State Park - Davenport Beach, the 2-Star Rio Sands Hotel has a pool and kids club.