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CONTACT INFORMATION

James Weber *
State Park Peace Officer Supervisor, Santa Cruz District
201 Sunset Beach Rd., Watsonville, CA 95076
831.291.0979 phone 1
831.335.3156 fax
[email protected]


Permits Department, State Parks and Beaches
California Film Commission
7080 Hollywood Blvd., Suite 900, Hollywood, CA 90028 USA
323.860.2960 phone 1
800.858.4749 phone 2
[email protected]
http://film.ca.gov/state-permits/parks-beaches/


* key contact

AKA: Rio Del Mar State Beach (subunit)

WEBSITE:
State Park Website
Rio Del Mar State Beach

General Notes: updated: 7.11.25 bd

Jurisdictions: CALIFORNIA FILM COMMISSION - CFC, SANTA CRUZ COUNTY FILM COMMISSION - FLICS

Within 30-Mile Studio Zone: N

State Property: Y

Closed/Vacant: N

Verified: 6/12/2025

Location Details

Seacliff State Beach (SB)

United States / Aptos, California
Location ID: #7754

This beach is known for its fishing pier and concrete freighter, The Palo Alto. Unfortunately, the ship is unsafe and closed to the public. Only the pier is open for fishing. The beach is also a popular swimming spot. There is a long stretch of sand backed by bluffs. There is a covered picnic facility. The park also has an interpretive center.

Location Category:

  • NATURAL LANDSCAPES / PARKS - *;
  • NATURAL LANDSCAPES / PARKS - State Parks;
  • WATER & COASTAL AREAS - *;
  • WATER & COASTAL AREAS - Beaches / Coastline;
  • WATER & COASTAL AREAS - Coastal Bluffs
 
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