The Best Kayak Launch in Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, being a surf town containing 29 miles of beaches, has plenty of spots to launch a kayak.  Of course, kayakers consider some factors that surfers may not.  Two such factors important to kayakers are how far parking is from the put-in and how rough the water is at the launch.  For  both of these reasons, the Santa Cruz Harbor is one of the most convenient place to park and launch a kayak in Santa Cruz.  And, its central location makes it a great starting point for nearly any Santa Cruz kayaking trip.  Check it out!