Seacliff State Beach Tours and Activities

Seacliff State Beach in California. Summer 2009. , Shutterstock ID 1014567673, Purchase Order: SP-1891 Wave 0, Client/Licensee: Hotels.com
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Seacliff is a California State Beach located off Highway 1 in the town of Aptos about 5 miles south of Santa Cruz, on State Park Drive. The beach is most known for the concrete ship SS Palo Alto lying in the water. After the recent storms the ship broke in half and it's sinking. #Beachbound
Wonderful place to camp along the beach. It's hard to get reservations, but worth it once you get a spot. Enjoy!
Gorgeous beach off of Hwy 1, in Aptos. Set up for campers, primarily, but also has day use parking. There's a lovely shop inside the park with a touch tank and a lot of historical and ecological information about Monterey Bay. A giant husk of a concrete ship, the SS Palo Alto, rests at the end of a fishing pier. It was built as a tanker at the end of WW1. It's a ship...made out of concrete. Just let that soak in.

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Hyland Motel Van Nuys

Hyland Motel Van Nuys

2.5 out of 5
Price was CA $993, price is now CA $460 per person
CA $460
per person
Jun 3 - Jun 7
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Vancouver (YVR) to Los Angeles (LAX)
6.8/10 (659 reviews)
Nearby shopping center and restaurants are very convenient.

Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026

Hollywood Inn Suites Hotel

Hollywood Inn Suites Hotel

2.5 out of 5
Price was CA $2,026, price is now CA $991 per person
CA $991
per person
Jun 2 - Jun 9
found 15 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Calgary (YYC) to Los Angeles (LAX)
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,770 reviews)
Rooms were very clean and well kept, staff was great.

Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026

SIRTAJ - Beverly Hills

SIRTAJ - Beverly Hills

4 out of 5
South of Wilshire
Price was CA $3,080, price is now CA $1,548 per person
CA $1,548
per person
Jun 2 - Jun 9
found 15 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Calgary (YYC) to Los Angeles (LAX)
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,012 reviews)
Nice room for the price. Price has gone up recently making it not my next choice.

Reviewed on Mar 19, 2026

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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.

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New Brighton State Beach

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Best Lodging Options Near Seacliff 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
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Oceanview Bungalow With Hot Tub - Walk To Beach - Pet Friendly

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

Aptos CA
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Remodeled Beach House w/Roof Top & Deck Ocean View

Remodeled Beach House w/Roof Top & Deck Ocean View

Aptos CA
Remodeled Beach House w/Roof Top & Deck Ocean View
Seacliff Beach Home

Seacliff Beach Home

Aptos CA
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Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

2 out of 5
116 Aptos Beach Drive Aptos CA
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Classic Beach House - Walk to Seacliff Beach

Classic Beach House - Walk to Seacliff Beach

Aptos CA
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Tiki Tides

Tiki Tides

Aptos CA
Tiki Tides
Beach home just a few steps away from Rio Del Mar Beach!

Beach home just a few steps away from Rio Del Mar Beach!

Aptos CA
Beach home just a few steps away from Rio Del Mar Beach!
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