Its Beach

Its Beach is a public ocean beach in California, about 1.6 miles from Santa Cruz. It sits within the San Mateo-Santa Cruz Unit, and there is no fee to visit. Dogs are allowed, so it works well for a beach day with a pet. Late summer into early fall is the most comfortable stretch. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Santa Cruz show highs around 77°F in September, with only about one wet day a month from June through September. Winter brings highs in the low 60s and roughly 10 to 11 wet days a month. Several trails lie within a few miles, including Coast Vista Trail and Prairie View Trail, both about 2 miles away, and Spring Trail at about 2.5 miles. Climbers can head to the UC Santa Cruz climbing area, about 3.6 miles off.