Coast Dairies State Park - Secret Beach

Located in the town of Davenport, Coast Dairies State Park - Secret Beach is a very small and rocky beach that is a part of the Coast Dairies State Park. Also known as Rope Beach, Coast Dairies State Park - Secret Beach is hidden below cliffs between Davenport Beach and Davenport Cove Beach.  Coast Dairies State Park - Secret Beach offers a couple of fun activities including hiking, beach walking, and beach exploration. 

If you are looking for additional activities, you can click Instagram-worthy pictures of the beach from the edge of the cliffs. 

Getting to Coast Dairies State Park - Secret Beach can be a little difficult – the beach is situated at 7226 Highway 1 and there is free parking along the highway. After parking, you will need to safely climb down the cliff walls using a fixed rope with knots that is tied to a pipe at the top of the cliff – please note that this is very dangerous and we do not recommend it.

If you are looking for nearby attractions, you can drive 18 minutes to many options near Coast Dairies State Park - Secret Beach. Santa Cruz Wharf is a fun tourist attraction that is a great spot for fishing, boating, 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 where many renowned jazz musicians and bands such as Kuumbwa Jazz Honor Band, Jeannine Bonstelle, Wally's Swing World, and Jeff Kashiwa have performed. 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 - Secret Beach is the historic Boardwalk's Cocoanut Grove which is the largest ocean-view event space in Santa Cruz County and has a spacious ballroom, the glass-covered Sun Room, and the beautiful Bay View Room.

If you get hungry, there are many restaurants within a 20-minute drive of Coast Dairies State Park - Secret Beach. The upscale Severino's Bar & Grill features American and International cuisines and a patio 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 - Secret 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 - Secret Beach, you can drive 20 minutes to the AAA 4-Diamond hotel Inn At Depot Hill which boasts 12 Mediterranean-styled suites. The upscale 4-Star hotel Seascape Beach Resort offers many amenities including a pool, a bar, a sauna, a spa, a restaurant, a golf course, and a fitness center.  If you are looking for an affordable hotel near Coast Dairies State Park - Secret Beach, the 2-Star Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By The Sea has a nice pool.