Sunset State Beach - Watsonville (CA)

5 /5 Brandon: Sunset is my favorite beach to come to when on vacation, super clean, quiet, and way more private than most beaches I’ve been to. The beach feels almost untouched, and there’s usually very few people, which makes it perfect for relaxing or just walking, it’s very peaceful. The campsites are nice too, tucked into the pine trees. Everything is well-maintained, and it just feels peaceful, like a real escape. I’ve been coming here for over 15 years and will definitely continue

5 /5 Lara Kilpatrick: We love the wide open expanse of this beach! On the off-season there are very few people visiting. The vistas and reflection of the sky in the ebbing waves is a wonder-full sight. We enjoy shell seeking.

5 /5 KDG: Absolutely beautiful, but if you’re hoping to get out of your car and step out on the beach, it ain’t happening. There’s a steep twenty step stairway, followed by a 170 step walk downhill to the beach. For some reason it was 200+ steps up from the beach. Blame Einstein and his theory of relativity. Dogs must be on leashes. Fire’s are okay in the provided metal barrels along the beach. It’s $10 for a day pass, more for overnight camping. There’s limited parking, maybe twenty spaces. There are grills and picnic tables by the parking area. There are restrooms near where you pay for parking.

5 /5 Amandeep Kaur: Love this beach. Me and my husband just randomly went and enjoyed our little stay there. It’s clean, quiet and peaceful. Not that many people.

5 /5 Ann Berry: Nice campground but some spaces are close to a neighbor. You do not have direct access to the beach but have about 1/4 miles walk depending on location of site. The south loop is closest to beach and a nice overlook. I was there is May and just about have the beach to myself on a weekday.