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Waddell Beach (State Parks)

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

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

Parking at Waddell Beach (State Parks)

Parking here swings hour to hour in summer. BeachMap shows Waddell Beach (State Parks)'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 (State Parks): FAQ

Where is Waddell Beach (State Parks)?
Waddell Beach (State Parks) 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 (State Parks)?
BeachMap shows Waddell Beach (State Parks)'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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