New Brighton State Beach Maps

Capitola, CA

A map is loading

Get Driving Directions

New Brighton State Beach Description

Named for the famed coastal resort in England, the beautiful beach and bluffs of New Brighton have drawn visitors—human and animal alike—for centuries. The forested bluffs offer a campground, hiking trails, and sweeping views of Monterey Bay just steps from a sandy shore perfect for fishing, beach combing, and (in warmer months) swimming. The Pacific Migrations Visitor Center in the New Brighton State Beach campground interprets natural and cultural history by examining the movements of human and animal populations around the Pacific Rim from season to season and year to year. The visitor ce

Coordinates
: 36.982, -121.936
Area
: 93 acres (0.38 km²)
Official Link
: New Brighton State Beach