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Lighthouse Field State Beach

State beach in Santa Cruz, California

Field	Value
name	Lighthouse Field State Beach
photo	Lighthouse Field State Beach (8321935277).jpg
map	USA California#USA
relief	1
location	Santa Cruz County, California, United States
nearest_city	Santa Cruz, California
coordinates
area_acre	38
established	1978
governing_body	California Department of Parks and Recreation

Lighthouse Field State Beach is a protected beach in the state park system of California, United States. It is located in the city of Santa Cruz at the north end of Monterey Bay. The beach overlooks the Steamer Lane surfing hotspot. It also contains the Santa Cruz Surfing Museum, housed in a 1967 lighthouse. The 38 acre site was established in 1978.

Natural history

Lighthouse Field State Beach is a wintering ground for migrating monarch butterflies. Other resident animals include California sea lions and American black swifts.

Recreation

Steamer Lane is a famous surfing location. Each Christmas the park hosts Santa Cruz's annual "Caroling under the Stars" event. The park is free to visit year-round, and offers walking trails, wildlife viewing, picnic areas, public restrooms, and outdoor showers. File:Surfer Memorial, Sta. Cruz.jpg|Surfer monument File:Surfer9.JPG|Closeup of the monument File:Santa Cruz reef.jpg|Lighthouse Point File:Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse.jpg|Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse

References

"Lighthouse Field SB". California State Parks.
"California State Park System Statistical Report: Fiscal Year 2009/10". California State Parks.

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