intermediate
Santa Cruz, California, United States

Corcoran Lagoon Beach

Corcoran Lagoon Beach in Santa Cruz features unique lagoon-ocean interface swimming with brackish waters and variable conditions. This intermediate spot requires comfort with changing salinity and occasional currents where freshwater meets the Pacific. Timing your visit with tidal changes creates more stable conditions for swimming.

Satellite view of Corcoran Lagoon Beach

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Corcoran Lagoon Beach

36.9601, -121.9851

Details

Location
Santa Cruz, California, United States
Type
lagoon
Difficulty
intermediate
Coordinates
36.9601, -121.9851

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