
We LOVE taking beach photos! There's something so calming about being at the beach and getting your photos taken there reflects that! It adds a touch of whimsical/romantic flare to your photos. We're always on the hunt for great beach spots but here are a few that we love so far!
NATURAL BRIDGES
Santa Cruz, CA

PARKING
We usually park along the street leading up to the beach, but if you prefer the parking lot it is $10 fee.
FEES
Parking costs $10. Travel fees apply.
RESTROOMS
There are available bathrooms next to the parking lot or at the bottom of the beach.
ACCESSIBILITY
There is a steep sandy hill to trek down in order to get to the beach.
PETS
Pets are not allowed at this beach.
DOWNSIDES
It's a pretty popular beach and can tricky to find street parking as well as clear areas to photograph without distractions. We suggest having a shoot here on a weekday.
SPRING AT NATURAL BRIDGES
SUMMER AT NATURAL BRIDGES
ROCKAWAY BEACH
Pacifica,CA

Rockaway Beach is a small beach located south of the Pacifica Pier along the Pacific Coast Highway. Its narrow strand, crashing surf and dramatic headlands makes it a popular walking, dining, shopping and hotel destination. It is known for it's quaint beachfront hotels, restaurants and shops.
PARKING
Parking is free, but is small and limited. It can be tricky to find the parking lot so keep an eye out for the street to turn on. You can google it by "Rockaway Beach Parking", and it is located behind the Fairmont Hotel.
FEES
There are no entrance or parking fees.
Additional travel fees apply.
RESTROOMS
There are available bathrooms next to the parking lot.
ACCESSIBILITY
There is an accessible pathway to walk down to get to the beach that is not far from the parking lot.
PETS
Dogs are welcome and can run off leash on the beach.
DOWNSIDES
Because it is a popular tourist destination, it may get crowded on weekends. It can be a bit difficult finding the parking lot.
WINTER AT ROCKAWAY
SPRING AT ROCKAWAY
FALL AT ROCKAWAY
MANHATTAN BEACH
Half Moon Bay

PARKING
Parking is free but very limited. If parking lot is full, you can park at the Hyatt Hotel which has limited extra parking down the street.
FEES
Travel fees apply.
RESTROOMS
There is one portable restroom along the pathway to the beach.
ACCESSIBILITY
There are stairs that lead down to the beach as well as a bit of a walk to get to the beach.
There are porta-potties near the parking lot.
PETS
No pets are allowed
DOWNSIDES
Very limited parking so a weekday shoot would work best for this location.
FALL AT MANHATTAN BEACH
COWELL RANCH STATE BEACH
Half Moon Bay

PARKING
The parking lot has limited space but you can park along the road if it's full.
FEES
Travel fees apply.
RESTROOMS
There is one unisex bathroom next to the parking lot.
ACCESSIBILITY
It is about a 10min walk to get to the actual beach as well as a very steep set of stairs to go down. Still manageable for kids but may take a lot of time to get to the beach.
There are bathrooms located at the parking lot.
PETS
No dogs are allowed at the beach.
DOWNSIDES
It is a bit of a walk to get to the beach as well as the parking lot can be full during weekends.
WINTER AT COWELL RANCH

SEABRIGHT BEACH
Santa Cruz

PARKING
There is street parking, or there is the option of parking in the lot next to the Santa Cruz Yacht Harbor,
which costs $2 per hour.
FEES
Travel fees apply.
RESTROOMS
There are available bathrooms along the beach, or at the Santa Cruz Yacht Harbor parking lot.
ACCESSIBILITY
Parking and beach access is available at the west end of East Cliff Drive near Alhambra Avenue,
Mott Avenue and at the end of 3rd Avenue. There's a set of stairs to walk down to the beach.
PETS
Dogs are allowed on a leash on the north side of the Santa Cruz Harbor.
DOWNSIDES
It may be crowded on weekends so we recommend scheduling your photoshoot on a weekday.
SPRING AT SEABRIGHT
