New Brighton State Beach

New Brighton State Beach
Map showing the location of New Brighton State Beach
Map showing the location of New Brighton State Beach
Map showing the location of New Brighton State Beach
Map showing the location of New Brighton State Beach
LocationSanta Cruz County, California
Nearest cityCapitola
Coordinates36°58′42″N 121°56′15″W / 36.97833°N 121.93750°W / 36.97833; -121.93750
Governing bodyCalifornia Department of Parks and Recreation
Stairs to campgrounds

New Brighton State Beach is a 95 acres (38 ha) beach park on Monterey Bay in Santa Cruz County, California, consisting of a beach and campgrounds. The park is located east of Santa Cruz in Capitola, on Park Avenue off of Highway 1. The park is adjacent to Seacliff State Beach, which is known for its fishing pier and sunk concrete freighter, The Palo Alto. The beach overlooks Soquel Cove and Monterey Bay.