Outdoors
Beaches near Santa Clara
30 named beaches within 37 miles, nearest first, with a map and directions.
Beaches within 37 mi
30
Closest
23.7 mi
Tunitas Beach
Worth the drive
Map
Map of 30 places loads as you scroll.
All beaches, nearest first
- 23.7miTunitas Beach
- 23.8miSan Gregorio nude beach
- 23.9miSan Gregorio State Beach
- 23.9miSan Gregorio Beach
- 24.1miMartin's Beach
- 24.5miPomponio State Beach
- 24.7miWaddell Creek Beach
- 24.9miSand Beach
- 25.2miPescadero State Beach
- 25.2miPescadero Beach
- 25.8miBean Hollow State Beach
- 26miNew Brighton State Beach
- 26.4miManhattan Beach
- 26.6miSeacliff State Beach
- 26.7miRedondo Beach
- 27miPoplar Beach
- 27miShark Fin Cove
- 27.1miSanta Cruz Beach
- 27.1miSeabright Beach
- 27.2miTwin Lakes State Beach
- 27.2miBonny Doon Beachsand
- 27.3miPanther Beach
- 27.4miCowell Beachsand
- 27.4miFrancis Beach
- 27.6miHalf Moon Bay State Beach
- 27.6miElmar Beach
- 27.7miMateo Coast State Beaches
- 27.8miVenice Beach
- 28miLighthouse Field State Beach
- 28miDunes Beach
Straight-line distance from the center of Santa Clara; driving and trail distances are longer.
Before you go
Rip currents are the leading surf hazard. If caught, swim parallel to shore until you are out of the current.
Bacteria levels rise after storms; many counties post advisories for 72 hours after rain.
Dogs, alcohol, fires and parking rules differ from beach to beach. Check the posted signs or the park’s website.
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Questions
What is the closest beach to Santa Clara?
Tunitas Beach, about 23.7 miles from the center of Santa Clara.
How many beaches are near Santa Clara?
30 named beaches are within 37 miles.
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