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Located in the town of Davenport, Coast Dairies State Park - Davenport Cove Beach is a very small and rocky beach that is a part of the Coast Dairies State Park. Coast Dairies State Park - Davenport Cove Beach is also known by several local names including Shark’s Tooth Beach, Shark Fin Beach, Shark Tooth, and Jah Beach after a huge rock that looks like a shark’s fin or tooth situated on the beach.
Coast Dairies State Park - Davenport Cove Beach offers few amenities including a cave, rock arch, and tunnel. Coast Dairies State Park - Davenport Cove Beach is a popular destination for photography, especially because of the shark fin-shaped rock and caves.
There are few other activities here including hiking, beach walking, and beach exploration.
Getting to Coast Dairies State Park - Davenport Cove Beach can be a little difficult – after you get off of Highway 1, drive down to a free parking lot on the north side of Boony Doon Road. After parking, you will need to walk across the railroad tracks and carefully climb down a trail that has difficult footing to the beach.
If you are looking for nearby attractions, you can drive 15 minutes to many options near Coast Dairies State Park - Davenport Cove Beach. Santa Cruz Wharf is a fun tourist attraction that is a great spot for fishing, boating, and watching sea lions, and nightlife scenes. Santa Cruz Wharf has been featured in the movie Sudden Impact and hosts many annual events including Woodies on the Wharf, Wharf to Wharf, and Jazz on the Wharf – many renowned jazz musicians and bands such as Kuumbwa Jazz Honor Band, Jeannine Bonstelle, Wally's Swing World, and Jeff Kashiwa have performed at Jazz on the Wharf. If you like water sports, Adventure Sports Unlimited offers many underwater courses including swimming, scuba diving, diving, and snorkeling. Another great attraction near Coast Dairies State Park - Davenport Cove Beach is the historic Boardwalk's Cocoanut Grove, the largest ocean-view event space in Santa Cruz County with the glass-covered Sun Room, beautiful Bay View Room, and a spacious ballroom.
If you get hungry, there are many restaurants within a 20-minute drive of Coast Dairies State Park - Davenport Cove Beach. The upscale Severino's Bar & Grill features American and International cuisines and patio seating with a koi pond and live jazz. If you are looking for another upscale restaurant, Pino Alto Restaurant is located on the beautiful Cabrillo College campus and serves salad, entrees, and desserts in the incredible and historic Sesnon House. Another good restaurant near Coast Dairies State Park - Davenport Cove Beach is the vegetarian-friendly Thai restaurant Bangkok West featuring Asian art and Thai classics including curries, soups, stir-fries, Thai tea, and spring rolls.
If you are looking for a hotel near Coast Dairies State Park - Davenport Cove Beach, you can drive 17-minutes to the AAA 4-Diamond and 4-Star hotel Inn At Depot Hill that boasts 12 Mediterranean-styled suites. The 3-Star pet-friendly Capitola Hotel was awarded the Travellers’ Choice 2020 Award by Tripadvisor. If you are looking for an affordable hotel Coast Dairies State Park - Davenport Cove Beach, the 2-Star Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By The Sea has a nice pool.
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Does Coast Dairies State Park - Davenport Cove Beach have parking? If so, is it free or paid?
Coast Dairies State Park - Davenport Cove Beach provides free parking at the entrance, although spaces are limited. Visitors can also find street parking nearby for easy access to the beach.
Does Coast Dairies State Park - Davenport Cove Beach have lifeguards?
No, Coast Dairies State Park - Davenport Cove Beach does not have lifeguards monitoring the beach – please be careful when swimming on this beach.
Is Coast Dairies State Park - Davenport Cove Beach a family-friendly beach?
Coast Dairies State Park - Davenport Cove Beach is not family-friendly and does not have restrooms, lifeguards, and nearby food.
Is Coast Dairies State Park - Davenport Cove Beach good for swimming?
Coast Dairies State Park - Davenport Cove Beach is not generally considered a good swimming beach.
Does Coast Dairies State Park - Davenport Cove Beach have restrooms?
Coast Dairies State Park - Davenport Cove Beach does not have restrooms on or near the beach.
Is Coast Dairies State Park - Davenport Cove Beach a nude beach?
Yes, Coast Dairies State Park - Davenport Cove Beach is known for being a nude beach, providing a liberating experience for those seeking clothing-optional sunbathing and swimming.
Is there food near Coast Dairies State Park - Davenport Cove Beach?
Coast Dairies State Park - Davenport Cove Beach does not have nearby food options – please plan your beach day accordingly.
What are the activities at Coast Dairies State Park - Davenport Cove Beach?
Coast Dairies State Park - Davenport Cove Beach is renowned for its vibrant beach scene, offering various activities for everyone to enjoy Hiking, Nude.
Does Coast Dairies State Park - Davenport Cove Beach have accommodations for people with disabilities?
Coast Dairies State Park - Davenport Cove Beach does not have accommodations for people with disabilities.
Is Coast Dairies State Park - Davenport Cove Beach a dog-friendly beach?
Coast Dairies State Park - Davenport Cove Beach is not dog-friendly.
Is Coast Dairies State Park - Davenport Cove Beach good for surfing?
Coast Dairies State Park - Davenport Cove Beach is not generally considered to be good for surfing.
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