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West Santa Cruz, California · live parking & conditions · updated June 16, 2026
Parking here swings hour to hour in summer. BeachMap shows Fern Grotto Beach's real-time parking status — open, filling, or full — reported by other beachgoers, so you can pick a beach that still has space before you drive over.
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