12/5/2025 New Brighton SB
King Tide Beach Walk
Description: Come down to the beach to experience king tides by joining us for a negative tide and sunset stroll on a 2-mile roundtrip adventure from New Brighton State Beach to Capitola. We will encounter interesting geological features in a coastal bluff, 5-million-year-old whale fossils, and tide pool creatures. We will return to New Brighton around 4:30 PM and may remain on the beach until sunset. Rain cancels this walk.
Duration: 3:00pm - 4:30pm (90 minutes.)
Meeting: Meet at the day-use parking lot at New Brighton State Beach.
Distance: 2 miles from New Brighton to Capitola and back.
Parking: Parking fee is $10
What to bring: Comfortable shoes, warm clothing, water, umbrella.
Sign up here: https://santacruzstateparks.as.me/schedule/0ef4b536/appointment/28163345/calendar/5563015
Questions: Call 831-685-6444.