Bonny Doon Beach is located in Bonny Doon, at the intersection of Highway 1 and Bonny Doon Road, north of Santa Cruz and near Davenport in the USA. The beach is surrounded by high cliff walls and backed by dunes, making it a picturesque location for a day out.
Visitors may need to cross Liddell Creek or use a log to reach the beach, as it flows through a tunnel in the rock wall at the back of the beach and around the south end to the ocean. The bluffs north and south of the beach have old farm trails that lead to Shark Fin Cove and views of Panther Beach and Hole in the Wall.
Bonny Doon has been considered a clothing-optional beach for years, with the clothing-free area at the more secluded north end. There are plans to make the beach a future California State Park in the Coast Dairies Ranch property acquisition.
However, visitors should exercise caution when swimming here, as rip currents can be dangerous. Overall, Bonny Doon Beach is a great location for those looking to enjoy a day out in the sun and sand.
Visitor reviews highlight the beautiful and scenic nature of the beach, with trails leading to Shark Fin Cove and a view that is considered one of the most beautiful in the world. Visitors appreciate the cleanliness of the beach, but some complain about the lack of crowds or advise others not to go.
Visitors to Bonny Doon Beach often stay in the nearby towns of Santa Cruz and Davenport, which offer a range of accommodations from cozy inns to beachside hotels. Many visitors include the beach as part of a broader itinerary exploring the scenic Pacific coastline, rather than staying specifically for Bonny Doon Beach itself.
The following map shows available accommodations and their prices. See the full list of accommodation options here.
Latitude: 37.0004139 / Longitude: -122.1815798
Bonny Doon Beach is located in Davenport. The following map of Bonny Doon Beach shows the exact location.
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| Low / High | 12°C/21.3°C |
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| Feels Like (High) | 22.4°C |
| Sea Temperature | 16.1 °C |
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| Wave Height | 1.9 m |
| Rain Chance | 0% |
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| Rainfall | 0 mm |
| Rain Duration | 0 h |
| Sunrise / Sunset | 06:44/19:28 |
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| Sunshine Hours | 12.0 hrs |
| UV Index | 7 |
| Cloud Cover | 8% |
| Speed | 19.5 km/h |
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| Gusts | 25.9 km/h |
| Direction | NW |
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