26th Avenue Stair
About
26th Avenue Stair is a public ocean beach in California, about half a mile from the community of Twin Lakes. There is no fee to visit. Late summer into early fall is the driest and warmest stretch. Typical averages from the nearby Santa Cruz weather station show highs around 77°F in September with only about one wet day, while winter months bring highs in the low 60s and roughly 10 to 11 wet days. Several trails sit within a few miles, including Marsh Vista Trail at about 1.8 miles and Old Vineyard Trail (East) at about 2.6 miles. Climbers can head to UC Santa Cruz, about 5 miles away, and paddlers can try Soquel Creek, roughly 7.4 miles off.
Beach Details
Lifeguards
None
Parking
Available
Fee
Free
Restrooms
None
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
26th Avenue Stair
California
Data: California Coastal Commission, YourCoast public access data. Source metadata
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Year-round. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 61–77°F and lows of 41–55°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Santa Cruz, CA weather station, 2.3 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.
- Jan63° high41° low
- Feb64° high43° low
- Mar67° high44° low
- Apr69° high46° low
- May71° high49° low
- Jun74° high52° low
- Jul74° high54° low
- Aug76° high55° low
- Sep77° high53° low
- Oct74° high50° low
- Nov67° high44° low
- Dec61° high41° low
Nearby
- Marsh Vista TrailHiking1.8 mi
- Old Vineyard Trail (East)Hiking2.6 mi
- Paul Sweet TrailHiking2.8 mi
- Forbidden Forest, TheRock climbing5.1 mi
- UC Santa CruzRock climbing5.1 mi
- Order of the Moose WallRock climbing5.3 mi
- Soquel CreekCanoeing7.4 mi
- South CampCamping10 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
