intermediate
Capitola, California, United States
Porter Gulch Creek at New Brighton Beach
Porter Gulch Creek at New Brighton Beach offers a mix of creek and beach swimming with cooler freshwater creek flows meeting the warmer ocean. This intermediate spot suits swimmers comfortable with varying water temperatures and creek currents. The nearby beach provides excellent facilities and sunbathing areas.

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Details
- Location
- Capitola, California, United States
- Type
- river
- Difficulty
- intermediate
- Coordinates
- 36.9786, -121.9394