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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

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

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