New Brighton State Beach, Nature reserve and national park in Capitola, United States.
The 93-acre coastal park features wooden bluffs overlooking Monterey Bay, with direct access to sandy beaches and marine observation points.
The California Department of Parks and Recreation adopted this coastal area in 1933, transforming a former Chinese fishing settlement into a public recreation space.
The Pacific Migrations Visitor Center presents exhibitions about regional wildlife movements and human migrations through interactive displays and educational programs.
The park maintains 114 campsites equipped with picnic tables and fire grills, including 11 sites with electrical hookups for recreational vehicles.
During low tide, visitors can examine natural tide pools containing small marine creatures while observing sea otters, dolphins, and grey whales in Monterey Bay.
Location: Capitola
Operator: California Department of Parks and Recreation
GPS coordinates: 36.97931,-121.92650
Latest update: March 9, 2025 14:47
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