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Sand Plant Beach

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Sand Plant Beach

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  • Location: Santa Cruz County, California, United States

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    May 30, 2025

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    Sand Plant Beach is a nice sandy beach in a deep rocky cove, surrounded by sandstone walls on three sides. The narrow mouth of the cove can trap seaweed along the waterline. From Old Cove Landing Trail a small footpath descends into the back of the beach. The main trail wraps around the back of the beach and continues to Fern Grotto Beach nearby, then to Wilder Beach and the Wilder Ranch visitor center parking lot.
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    Old Cove Landing Trail to Sand Plant Beach

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    Embark on an easy coastal hike along the Old Cove Landing Trail to Sand Plant Beach, a route that offers continuous ocean views from hard-packed sand paths. You will traverse…

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    Hike the 31.7-mile Santa Cruz and Capitola Beach Ride, a difficult coastal trail with 1000 feet of elevation gain and ocean views.

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    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Elevation -20 m

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    Location: Santa Cruz County, California, United States

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