Moran Lake Park

"Beautiful beach with a dock you can walk out to, but I think you can't go beyond or so because at the end of it there's a ship that collapsed, so it's a sunken ship and it's there permanently,..."

"Seriously the hidden gem of the Santa Cruz/Aptos area. The beach is cleaner, less crowded with bodies, parking is available, and you're able to pitch fires here! I was whisked away to a work..."

"Lots of grass and picnic areas. Great playground. City views by the water with walking path. Water sports rentals available. Perfect place for a gathering. Clean bathrooms. Only downside is the..."