beaches
Main Beach
Located directly in front of the iconic Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Main Beach is a popular choice among tourists and locals alike. With the Boardwalk shops, restaurants and bathrooms close by it’s easy to understand why. The beach stretches from the mouth of the San Lorenzo River to the Santa Cruz Wharf, once you’re on the other side of the Wharf you’ve entered Cowell’s Beach. Main Beach also has volleyball courts and is the beach that hosts the Boardwalk summer concert series and movie nights.
Cowell Beach
On the other side of the Wharf from Main Beach, you’ll find Cowell beach, often called Cowell’s. Cowell’s is a popular spot for beginner surfers and even though it may be smaller than its counterpart it’s popular among everyone. Behind Cowell’s is the iconic Dream Inn, who often hosts weddings on the sandy shores below.
