Davenport Beach
Davenport, CA
Davenport Beach sits below bluffs near the small town of the same name, reached by an unimproved trail rather than a paved path. A blufftop viewing area near the old railroad crossing offers a wider look at the coastline, though the steep cliffs there call for real caution.
A genuinely scenic, low key beach near a small town with real character, though the unimproved trail and steep bluffs require some caution.
How we score beachesStay well back from the edge at the blufftop viewing area near the railroad crossing, the cliffs there are genuinely steep and unstable.
Free parking is available near the town of Davenport.
An unimproved trail leads down to the beach; expect uneven, undeveloped terrain.
Dogs are welcome on leash at Davenport Beach.
Fog is common most mornings year round, typical of the Santa Cruz coast.
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