Lighthouse_Field_State_Beach

Lighthouse Field State Beach

Lighthouse Field State Beach

State beach in Santa Cruz, California

Lighthouse Field State Beach 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.[1] The 38-acre (15 ha) site was established in 1978.[2]

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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.[1]

Recreation

Steamer Lane is a famous surfing location. Each Christmas the park hosts Santa Cruz's annual "Caroling under the Stars" event.[1] The park is free to visit year-round, and offers walking trails, wildlife viewing, picnic areas, public restrooms, and outdoor showers.[1]

  • Surfer monument
  • a monument to the surfers
  • Lighthouse Point
  • Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse

See also

References

  1. [1]
    "Lighthouse Field SB". California State Parks. Retrieved 2012-07-28.
  2. [2]
    "California State Park System Statistical Report: Fiscal Year 2009/10" (PDF). California State Parks: 30. Retrieved 2012-07-28. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
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