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This beautiful beach is surrounded by high bluffs and cliff trails. Leashes are required for pets. To get to the beach from Santa Cruz, head north on Highway 1 for about 10 miles. This beach is the original site of Davenport, once a thriving whaling town. The beach is strictly a day-use beach, and it is generally less crowded than many of the north-coast beaches and is a favorite for windsurfers.

Davenport Beach is open from sunrise to sunset.

Location: Davenport Landing, Davenport California Telephone 831-462-8333

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