intermediate
Santa Cruz, California, United States
Moran Lake County Beach
Moran Lake County Beach near Santa Cruz provides sandy beach access to cold Pacific waters suitable for intermediate swimmers. The exposure to ocean swells and currents requires good water skills and awareness, though conditions are generally calmer than nearby break areas. Wear a wetsuit for cold-water comfort; visit during summer for warmest conditions.
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Moran Lake County Beach
36.9562, -121.9780
Details
- Location
- Santa Cruz, California, United States
- Type
- lake
- Difficulty
- intermediate
- Coordinates
- 36.9562, -121.9780