New Brighton State Beach Tours and Activities

New Brighton Beach State Park - cliffside campsites above the beach. Gorgeous day & typical mild weather for this time of year. #rallyvogey #orangeoctober #gogiants #rallyenchiladas
New Brighton Beach State Park - cliffside campsites above the beach. Gorgeous day & typical mild weather for this time of year. #rallyvogey #orangeoctober #gogiants #rallyenchiladas
You'll be hard pressed to find an uncrowded #beach in the Santa Cruz/Capitola area but New Brighton is a must visit anyway. Beautiful sandy beach, sail boats, parasailing, volleyball, camping and a #lighthouse ! You just can't beat it.

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The LEEF Hotel

The LEEF Hotel

2 out of 5
Citrus Grove
Price was CA $1,065, price is now CA $591 per person
CA $591
per person
May 9 - May 14
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Edmonton (YEG) to Los Angeles (LAX)
8.4/10 Very Good! (326 reviews)
Very simple and great place for a short stay

Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026

Hollywood Inn Suites Hotel

Hollywood Inn Suites Hotel

2.5 out of 5
Price was CA $1,520, price is now CA $761 per person
CA $761
per person
May 9 - May 14
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Edmonton (YEG) to Los Angeles (LAX)
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,622 reviews)
Double bed room was very nice . Staff nice & everything clean. Very spacious . I only suggest bottle water for guest.

Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026

SIRTAJ - Beverly Hills

SIRTAJ - Beverly Hills

4 out of 5
South of Wilshire
Price was CA $2,179, price is now CA $1,160 per person
CA $1,160
per person
May 9 - May 15
found 2 days ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Edmonton (YEG) to Los Angeles (LAX)
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Excellent location, clean room, comfortable bed

Reviewed on Feb 15, 2026

Tours & day trips

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Redwoods Forest Swimming

Redwoods Forest Swimming

Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $122 per adult
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History & culture

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Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz

Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz

Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
10.0 out of 10 with 4 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $190 per adult
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Classes & workshops

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Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz

Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz

Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
10.0 out of 10 with 4 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $190 per adult
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Popular places to visit

Beautiful pregnant couple walking along the coastal beach shore

Potbelly Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Potbelly Beach during your trip to Aptos? Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Potbelly Beach
Capitola Venetian beach painted houses; Shutterstock ID 420693280

Capitola Beach

5/5(9 reviews)

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Capitola Beach during your travels in Capitola? While in this quaint area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Capitola Beach
Capitola Wharf at dawn

Capitola Wharf

Explore the waterfront of Capitola Wharf and enjoy activities such as surfing in Capitola. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches, or seek out the biking trails.

Capitola Wharf
Two awesome things to point out in this photo: the crazy camper in front with all the stuffed animals and things on it, and the Lamborghini behind me.

Hooper Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Hooper Beach during your trip to Capitola? Amble around this quaint area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Hooper Beach
Seacliff State Beach in California. Summer 2009. , Shutterstock ID 1014567673, Purchase Order: SP-1891 Wave 0, Client/Licensee: Hotels.com

Seacliff State Beach

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Seacliff State Beach during your travels in Aptos? Wander the seaside or discover the area's sunsets.

Seacliff State Beach
500px Photo ID: 99992469 - Doing a series of shooting Sunset on California Coast. If you are from California, you know the challenge that the photographers face.

Rio Del Mar Beach

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Rio Del Mar Beach during your travels in Aptos? Discover the sunsets while you're in the area.

Rio Del Mar Beach

Best Lodging Options Near New Brighton State Beach

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

3.5 out of 5
7500 Old Dominion Court Aptos CA
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Monarch Cove Inn

Monarch Cove Inn

3.5 out of 5
620 El Salto Drive Capitola CA
Monarch Cove Inn
Salty Sunrise By the Sea

Salty Sunrise By the Sea

Aptos CA
Salty Sunrise By the Sea
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

2.5 out of 5
720 Hill Street Capitola CA
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
Classic Beach House - Walk to Seacliff Beach

Classic Beach House - Walk to Seacliff Beach

Aptos CA
Classic Beach House - Walk to Seacliff Beach
Seacliff Beach Home

Seacliff Beach Home

Aptos CA
Seacliff Beach Home
Capitola Venetian Hotel

Capitola Venetian Hotel

2.5 out of 5
1500 Wharf Road Capitola CA
Capitola Venetian Hotel
Inn at Depot Hill

Inn at Depot Hill

4 out of 5
250 Monterey Ave Capitola CA
Inn at Depot Hill
Oceanfront Bliss: Modern Family Retreat Steps from Seacliff Beach – Book Now!

Oceanfront Bliss: Modern Family Retreat Steps from Seacliff Beach – Book Now!

Aptos CA
Oceanfront Bliss: Modern Family Retreat Steps from Seacliff Beach – Book Now!
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