Website:https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=543 (State Park Website)https://dbw.parks.ca.gov/BoatingFacilities/f/1284 (Rio Del Mar State Beach)
Description: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.
General Notes:updated: 7.11.25 bd
Jurisdictions::CALIFORNIA FILM COMMISSION - CFC, SANTA CRUZ COUNTY FILM COMMISSION - FLICS
Within 30-Mile Zone: N
State Property: Yes
Closed/Vacant: No
GPS Source:Google Maps (interactive), x coordinate: 36.9692661, y coordinate: -121.9057572
Contacts: Weber, James *State Park Peace Officer Supervisor, Santa Cruz District201 Sunset Beach Rd., Watsonville, CA 95076 831.291.0979 Phone 1831.335.3156 Fax[email protected]
State Parks and Beaches, Permits Department,California Film Commission7080 Hollywood Blvd., Suite 900, Hollywood, CA 90028 USA323.860.2960 Phone 1800.858.4749 Phone 2[email protected]http://film.ca.gov/state-permits/parks-beaches/
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