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Sunset State Beach, Watsonville

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Sunset State Beach is a park and beach on Monterey Bay, in Santa Cruz County, California.

It is operated by the California Department of Parks and Recreation.

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Duration: 5 to 7 hours

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By RachelC5731

Nice visit after a long day of driving. Small fee to enter. Nice parking area at the access to the beach. Only one other couple on the beach while we were there. We are able to see dolphins swimming..... more

Nice visit after a long day of driving. Small fee to enter. Nice parking area at the access to the beach. Only one other couple on the beach while we were there. We are able to see dolphins swimming..... more »
By Happiness777308

This is a beautiful campground with great access to a gorgeous beach BUT the adjoining strawberry fields sell access to all-night ravers who pumped up the music and base from midnight to 7am over the.... more

This is a beautiful campground with great access to a gorgeous beach BUT the adjoining strawberry fields sell access to all-night ravers who pumped up the music and base from midnight to 7am over the.... more »

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