Lighthouse Field State Beach

Lighthouse Field State Beach
Lighthouse Field State Beach is located in California
Lighthouse Field State Beach
Location within California
Lighthouse Field State Beach is located in the United States
Lighthouse Field State Beach
Location within the United States
LocationSanta Cruz County, California, United States
Nearest citySanta Cruz, California
Coordinates36°57′7″N 122°1′42″W / 36.95194°N 122.02833°W / 36.95194; -122.02833
Area38 acres (15 ha)
Established1978
Governing bodyCalifornia Department of Parks and Recreation

Lighthouse Field State Beach (also called Its Beach)[1] is a protected beach in the state park system of California, United States. It is located in the city of Santa Cruz at the north end of Monterey Bay. The beach overlooks the Steamer Lane surfing hotspot. It also contains the Santa Cruz Surfing Museum, housed in a 1967 lighthouse.[2] The 38-acre (15 ha) site was established in 1978.[3]

Natural history

Lighthouse Field State Beach is a wintering ground for migrating monarch butterflies. Other resident animals include California sea lions and American black swifts.[2] The beach also contains a rock arch at the northern end.[4]

Recreation

Steamer Lane is a famous surfing location. Each Christmas the park hosts Santa Cruz's annual "Caroling under the Stars" event.[2] The park is free to visit year-round, and offers walking trails, wildlife viewing, picnic areas, public restrooms, and outdoor showers.[2]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Lighthouse Field State Beach / Its Beach". Santa Cruz County. Retrieved May 26, 2026.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Lighthouse Field SB". California State Parks. Retrieved July 28, 2012.
  3. ↑ "California State Park System Statistical Report: Fiscal Year 2009/10" (PDF). California State Parks. p. 30. Retrieved July 28, 2012.
  4. ↑ "Its Beach". California Beaches. Retrieved May 26, 2026.
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