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Santa Cruz, California, United States
Panther Beach
Panther Beach near Santa Cruz, California features dramatic coastal scenery with strong Pacific currents, cold water, and challenging conditions suited only for advanced swimmers. Powerful waves and underwater rocks demand extensive ocean swimming experience and caution. Check conditions carefully and never attempt during high surf or poor visibility.

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Panther Beach
36.9929, -122.1705
Details
- Location
- Santa Cruz, California, United States
- Type
- ocean
- Difficulty
- advanced
- Coordinates
- 36.9929, -122.1705