CASanta Cruz

Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf

The longest wooden pier on the U.S. West Coast, built in 1914, next to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. This guide uses current public-access research and links to the operating agency for trip-day verification.

5-DAY FORECAST

Tue, Sep 15

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Foggy

68° / 56°

💨 14 mph

Wed, Sep 16

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Overcast

65° / 58°

💨 16 mph

Thu, Sep 17

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Light drizzle

67° / 54°

💧 0.02"

💨 10 mph

Fri, Sep 18

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Clear sky

77° / 59°

💨 10 mph

Sat, Sep 19

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Overcast

71° / 60°

💨 8 mph

Address: Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Quick map and directions

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Common species: Perch, Mackerel, Jacksmelt, Halibut, Salmon, Rockfish

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1. Getting there and parking

Directions

At the end of Pacific Ave/Beach St off Highway 1 in downtown Santa Cruz, adjacent to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.

Parking

Paid metered parking on the wharf itself plus nearby city lots.

Source: City of Santa Cruz - Municipal Wharf