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Waddell Creek Beach

Waddell Creek Beach(Waddell State Beach)

United States, California, Davenport 

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Waddell Creek Beach

United States, California, Davenport 

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Located in the town of Davenport, Waddell Creek Beach is a wide beach that is a part of Big Basin Redwoods State Park, the oldest and one of the largest state parks in California.  Also known as Waddell State Beach, Waddell Creek Beach is the northernmost beach in Santa Cruz County and is situated at the mouth of Waddell Creek across another state park named Rancho Del Oso. Waddell Creek Beach is backed by steep hills and trails making it a popular destination for hiking, biking, and backpacking. Waddell Creek Beach offers a couple of amenities including restrooms, showers, and a campground. There are many fun activities at Waddell Creek Beach including surfing, windsurfing, fishing, kiteboarding, bodyboarding, birdwatching, and beachcombing. If you are looking for additional activities, the Skyline to the Sea Trail begins at Rancho Del Oso and is a well-known spot for mountain biking and horseback riding. Getting to Waddell Creek Beach is very easy – the beach’s paid parking lot is situated at 3640 Cabrillo Highway and is a two-minute walk away from the beach.

If you get hungry, there are very few restaurants within a 10-minute drive of Waddell Creek Beach. The bar-restaurant Cascade Bar & Grill serves soups, salads, pancakes, artichoke, cocktails, and beer. Whale City Bakery is a vegetarian-friendly restaurant featuring cakes, muffins, waffles, pastries, and live music shows – and was awarded the Travellers’ Choice 2020 Award by Tripadvisor. Another good restaurant near Waddell Creek Beach is Café Brasil which is located a 20-minute drive away. Café Brasil is a local eatery serving feijoada completa, tofu, smoothies, sandwiches, and rice – and has an outdoor patio setting.

If you are looking for a hotel near Waddell Creek Beach, you can drive 25 minutes to many nearby hotels. The 4-Star Mediterranean-style hotel Casablanca Inn welcomes pets and offers incredible suites with an ocean view and whirlpool tubs. Sea & Sand Inn is a 3-Star hotel featuring three luxury king spa rooms, two spacious family cottages, and 22 ocean-view suites and rooms. If you are looking for a budget-friendly hotel near Waddell Creek Beach, the 2-Star Beachview Inn is another good option.

If you are looking for attractions near Waddell Creek Beach, you can drive 25 minutes to the Santa Cruz Surfing Museum, the historic and first surfing museum in the world featuring photographs, videos, and surfboards related to 100 years of surfing history in Santa Cruz, exhibitions, and Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse – an awesome vista point to watch the surfing culture and click Instagram-worthy pictures. The gravity-defying Mystery Spot is among the most prominent illusion-based tourist attractions where visitors can experience demonstrations that disobey gravity inside a wooden building and while walking up a steep hill. Bigfoot Discovery Museum is devoted to an American folklore ape-like creature Bigfoot and features tchotchkes from the 1970s Bigfoot boom and the 1980s resurrection with Harry and the Hendersons memorabilia. Another good museum near Waddell Creek Beach is the Aptos History Museum which is home to many historical exhibits, photographs, and antiques from the city of Aptos.

If you are looking for attractions near Waddell Creek Beach, you can drive 25 minutes to the Santa Cruz Surfing Museum, the historic and first surfing museum in the world featuring photographs, videos, and surfboards related to 100 years of surfing history in Santa Cruz, exhibitions, and Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse – an awesome vista point to watch the surfing culture and click Instagram-worthy pictures. The gravity-defying Mystery Spot is among the most prominent illusion-based tourist attractions where visitors can experience demonstrations that disobey gravity inside a wooden building and while walking up a steep hill. Bigfoot Discovery Museum is devoted to an American folklore ape-like creature Bigfoot and features tchotchkes from the 1970s Bigfoot boom and the 1980s resurrection with Harry and the Hendersons memorabilia. Another good museum near Waddell Creek Beach is the Aptos History Museum which is home to many historical exhibits, photographs, and antiques from the city of Aptos.

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IN6:00 AM - Sunset

INRestroom Available

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IN3637 Coast Rd, Davenport, CA 95017, USA

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    Does Waddell Creek Beach have parking? If so, is it free or paid?

    No, this Beach does not have dedicated parking but has street parking near the entrance.

    Does Waddell Creek Beach have lifeguards?

    No, this Beach does not have lifeguards monitoring the beach - please be careful when swimming on this beach.

    Is Waddell Creek Beach a family-friendly beach?

    No, this Beach is not family-friendly and does not have restrooms, lifeguards, and nearby food.

    Is Waddell Creek Beach good for swimming?

    Yes, this Beach boasts excellent swimming conditions, attracting swimmers of all skill levels with its gentle waves and clear waters.

    Does Waddell Creek Beach have restrooms?

    Yes, Restrooms are conveniently available on or adjacent to the beach at this Beach.

    Is Waddell Creek Beach a nude beach?

    No, this Beach maintains a family-friendly atmosphere and does not allow nude bathing.

    Is there food near Waddell Creek Beach?

    No, this Beach does not have nearby food options - please plan your beach day accordingly.

    What are the activities at Waddell Creek Beach?

    Yes, this Beach is renowned for its vibrant beach scene, offering various activities for everyone to enjoy Bike Paths, Camping, Fishing, Surfing.

    Does Waddell Creek Beach have accommodations for people with disabilities?

    No, this Beach does not have accommodations for people with disabilities.

    Is Waddell Creek Beach a dog-friendly beach?

    No, this Beach is not dog-friendly.

    Is Waddell Creek Beach good for surfing?

    Yes, surfing is an activity that is frequently enjoyed at this Beach.

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