Moran Lake County Park

04/22/2022

Decent size free day use parking lot. No parking 10pm to 6am. Two all gender single restrooms available (flushable toilets) though they aren't very clean. One very cold public shower and there is a spigot next to shower with excellent water pressure if you need to fill gallon water jugs or for pet. Van, pickup truck or car only. Not enough room for large RV's. Beach is across street. There are paths throughout park to exercise or walk your dog.

Enjoy your rest from either sitting on the beach or hiking around the lake. It’s just a short walk across the street from the parking lot to the beach, which is not huge but an ideal size.

Nice beach for surfers with a small parking lot and flushing toilets 😉

Great place to see the sunset. Just cross the road to the beach.

We liked the beach front. Soft sand and not too far restroom.

Short walk to beach, also connects to other trail systems pretty easily. Low tide is better for beach access.

Awesome little beach. Some parking and bathrooms but the bathrooms are 😬

Great spot to check out the beach or walk around the pond. There is a parking lot and bathrooms here as well

Clean. Quiet. Dog friendly but has limited parking and outdoor showers to rinse off.

One of the best parks in the area

It's a nice and small beach so you won't be bothered, however it is located in the residential parts so please be respectful of that and others. Bonfires are allowed I believe but even if not the police are rather lenient so help us keep them that way. It's a nice view and always relaxing to hear the sounds of the waves crashing. Come by and enjoy the night!

One of our favorite beaches to visit while in town. There is nothing better than burritos on the beach and almost getting washed away by the waves. They were higher than we realized at first and it was hilarious.

I love it and my daughter can’t stop saying Woow really nice place and clean

This is a very small park leading down to the beach, but it's able to provide a few moments of tranquility, or a short dog walk, beside the stream and under the shade of huge eucalyptus trees. At the coast end is a parking lot and restroom facilities, plus an outdoor shower when water isn't being restricted.

'aka' WiND & Sea,BeCauSe THe WiND iS STRoNG & uNSToPPaBLe.....

Definitely our family's go-to beach in Santa Cruz. Parking can be tough but we've always been able to find something close. It's a relatively small beach, amazing waves and a great place to watch the surfers. Kids love climbing on the rocks too.

I think it's a mellow environment and quiet but a lot of people in a small area if you have kids or dogs good spot to bring them if you don't mind other people on the beach or in the vicinity! I think it's pretty clean and close to a road easy access!

Been coming here since the 1970s

Absolutely freeeeeeezing!!!! But I'm from Fresno where you can cook eggs on the ground in the summer. Haha it was nice though. There's a parking lot across the street but not very big. Nice little spot to play in the water or not if you're like me and dont like any kind of cold water. If you go make sure you bring sweaters, blankets and large umbrella to block the wind.

Broad family oriented beach. Usually a mellow shore break for wave tag. Free parking, bathrooms and foot showers. Follow the north trail for wildlife and eucalyptus Grove. Walk West to 26th for good surfing. Further on find tide pools full of critters. Stay on East Cliff off of 26th Ave. You won't be sorry.