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Waddell Beach (County of Santa Cruz)

Heading to Waddell Beach (County of Santa Cruz) in West Santa Cruz? BeachMap shows real-time parking, current conditions and tide times for Waddell Beach (County of Santa Cruz), with community photos and ratings so you know what to expect.

West Santa Cruz, California · live parking & conditions · updated June 16, 2026

Waddell Beach (County of Santa Cruz) in West Santa Cruz, California
Photo: Justin Dolske · CC BY-SA 3.0

Parking at Waddell Beach (County of Santa Cruz)

Parking here swings hour to hour in summer. BeachMap shows Waddell Beach (County of Santa Cruz)'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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Conditions & tides

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Waddell Beach (County of Santa Cruz): FAQ

Where is Waddell Beach (County of Santa Cruz)?
Waddell Beach (County of Santa Cruz) is in West Santa Cruz, California. Open it on the BeachMap map for directions, live parking and current conditions.
Is there parking at Waddell Beach (County of Santa Cruz)?
BeachMap shows Waddell Beach (County of Santa Cruz)'s real-time parking status (open, filling or full), reported by other beachgoers, so you can check before you drive over.

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