Lighthouse Field State Beach, Santa Cruz

Located along West Cliff Drive, Lighthouse Beach is home to California's first surfing museum and a wonderful spot for our tour; it is relaxing and fun. Being a protected beach, it is a good region for those who love lakes and it has amazing landscapes for your viewing happiness as well as great spots to watch crazy surfers. This area is popular for tourists and locals because of the beautiful birds, Monarch butterflies and a spot for "Caroling Under the Stars," organized each Christmas. Lighthouse Field State Beach is splendid enough to spend your vacation here.

Image Courtesy of Wikimedia and Don DeBold.

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Sight Name: Lighthouse Field State Beach
Sight Location: Santa Cruz, USA (See walking tours in Santa Cruz)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark

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