Mitchell's Cove Beach, Dog-friendly beach in Santa Cruz, United States.
Mitchell's Cove Beach extends along the Pacific coastline, featuring natural rock formations and sandy shores bordered by steep cliffs on West Cliff Drive.
The beach area served as a gathering place for Native American communities before European settlers established permanent residences in Santa Cruz during the 1800s.
Local residents maintain traditions of early morning and late afternoon dog walks, creating a community centered around pet-friendly beach activities.
The beach permits dogs off-leash from sunrise until 10 AM and from 4 PM until sunset, with designated parking spaces available along West Cliff Drive.
Sea caves carved into the surrounding cliffs provide natural shelters where visitors can observe marine life during low tide periods.
Location: Santa Cruz
Address: Mitchell's Cove Beach, Santa Cruz, CA, USA Santa Cruz
GPS coordinates: 36.95262,-122.04035
Latest update: April 30, 2025 07:19
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