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Wild Recovery San Jose, California

November 19, 2011 Santa Cruz Coastal Hike Santa Cruz County

The Place

New Brighton’s half mile long beach is backed by bluffs forested with cypress and Monterey pine Raccoons, deer and other animals inhabit this wooded upland as well as the park’s grassy coastal terrace where the campground and picnic area are situated. Migrating monarch butterflies winter in the park’s groves. .

Walking the Walk

We will start out walking along the hard sand by the shore at New Brighton State Beach, previously known as China Beach as it was once a Chinese Fishing Village. We will pass through Seacliff State Beach. Here you will see the famous Cement Ship. The SS Palo Alto was built for WWI but never saw service as the war ended. It was bought by an amusement company, brought to Seacliff Beach and in the 1930s housed a restaurant and dance hall. After 2 seasons the company went bankrupt, and the ship "went to the birds." We will continue on and have our meeting at Hidden Beach. We will return the same way we came, getting to enjoy the view from a new perspective..

Level: 1.5 - Miles: 6.6 - Elevation: 100’- Host: Cathy C

Know Before You Go:

Parking is $8.00
Dogs Allowed on Leash
Dress appropriately, layers are suggested
Restrooms - Available In Parking Lot

Directions:

From San Jose Take 880 S, it turns into 17 N. Take Highway 1 S. The beach can be reached by taking the New Brighton/Park Avenue exit to the right, then a quick left as you follow the signs.
Drive Time: 45 Min

Where to Meet:

We will meet in the Parking lot to start the hike.

Seaclif Trail Trail Map:     Click Here