Mitchell's Cove Beach, Dog-friendly beach in Santa Cruz, United States.
Mitchell's Cove Beach stretches along the Pacific coast with natural rock formations and sandy shores enclosed by steep cliffs above West Cliff Drive. The strand combines open sand areas with small coves surrounded by rock.
Before European settlement in the 1800s, this area served as a meeting place for Native American communities. The cove later became part of the growing coastal city of Santa Cruz.
The beach draws locals who walk their dogs at dawn and in late afternoon, creating a community built around pet-friendly routines. This daily pattern shapes life at the cove and gives the place a sense of togetherness.
The cove has designated parking spots along West Cliff Drive and easy beach access via a short path. Check tide forecasts before visiting if you want to explore areas with sea caves.
Sea caves carved into the surrounding cliffs provide natural shelters where visitors can watch marine creatures at low tide. These formations took shape through wave erosion over many centuries.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
