China Ladder Beach Custom Search   The easiest way to get down to this beach is via the little canyon about 100 yards south of the actual beach and then hike back north to the beach once you're down. Says Bob With so many beaches in California you'll never become bored. The way the water joins this section of shoreline will make you feel great. For all you camping folks there are campgrounds in close proximity. The nearby lodgings are somewhat far from the beach, but if you don’t have     reservations you might end up snoozing in your vehicle. There's loads of outdoors recreation available nearby such as whitewater paddling, golfing, boating, hiking, swimming, and fishing, so it's out of the question to get bored. This piece of shoreline is so beautiful. China Ladder Beach is not an extraordinarily congested section of coast, and if you're trying to locate a fine site to go to the beach, this is a great pick. It's always enjoyable to take a fishing trip and a fine locality to do that is Shamrock Fishing Report. What would a place like China Ladder Beach be without out of the ordinary nearby characteristics like Greyhound Rock.              Map Detailed Map Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near China Ladder Beach.   Other Beaches Near China Ladder Beach: Waddell Creek Beach, Santa Cruz County , 2 miles away Scott Creek Beach, Santa Cruz County , 2 miles away Cove Beach, San Mateo County , 5 miles away Bonny Doon Beach, Santa Cruz County , 6 miles away Panther Beach, Santa Cruz County , 7 miles away   Hotels Near China Ladder Beach: Costanoa, Pescadero , 9 miles away Quality Inn & Suites Santa Cruz Mountains, Ben Lomond , 11 miles away Econo Lodge Ben Lomond, Ben Lomond , 11 miles away Jayes Timberlane Resort, Ben Lomond , 12 miles away Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley, Scotts Valley , 16 miles away Babbling Brook Inn, Santa Cruz , 16 miles away Pacific Blue Inn, Santa Cruz , 16 miles away West Cliff Inn, A Four Sisters, Santa Cruz , 16 miles away Inn at Pasatiempo, Santa Cruz , 17 miles away Best Western Inn, Santa Cruz , 17 miles away   Campgrounds Near China Ladder Beach: Big Basin Tent Cabins, Boulder Creek, 6 miles away Blooms Creek Campground, Santa Cruz County, 6 miles away Sempervirens Campground, Santa Cruz County, 6 miles away Big Basin Redwoods State Park, Santa Cruz, 7 miles away Camp Hammer, Boulder Creek, 7 miles away   Trails Near China Ladder Beach: Ano Nuevo Trail, San Mateo County , 9 miles away,  3.2 hiking miles, 1082 feet elevation difference Butano Ridge Loop Trail, San Mateo County , 10 miles away,  4.2 hiking miles, 1656 feet elevation difference Sequoia Nature Trail, San Mateo County , 10 miles away,  .4 hiking miles, 32 feet elevation difference Coyote Ridge Trail, San Mateo County , 11 miles away, 1.2 hiking miles, 549 feet elevation difference Summit Trail, San Mateo County , 11 miles away,  3 hiking miles, 506 feet elevation difference Rincon Fire Road Trail, Santa Cruz County , 14 miles away,  1.6 hiking miles, 205 feet elevation difference Trappers Trail, San Mateo County , 17 miles away, 2.3 hiking miles, 1148 feet elevation difference   Whitewater Near China Ladder Beach: San Lorenzo River, Santa Cruz County , 10 miles away, Class II - 9.1 miles long (Boulder Creek to Felton) Pescadero Creek, San Mateo County , 10 miles away, Class II - 9 miles long (Portola State Park to Memorial County Park) San Lorenzo River, Santa Cruz County , 13 miles away, Class III-IV - 6 miles long (Felton to Ocean at Santa Cruz)   Public Lands Near China Ladder Beach: Juan Bautista De Anza National Historic Trail, San Francisco - CA , 33 miles away Golden Gate National Recreation Area, San Francisco - CA , 42 miles away Año Nuevo State Park, California , 6 miles away Big Basin Redwoods State Park, California , 6 miles away Butano State Park, California , 9 miles away Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, California , 10 miles away   Golf Courses Near China Ladder Beach: Boulder Creek Golf & Country Club, Boulder Creek , 8 miles away Scotts Valley Golf Course, Scotts Valley , 15 miles away Pasatiempo Golf Club, Santa Cruz , 16 miles away Palo Alto Hills Golf And Country Club, Palo Alto , 18 miles away De Laveaga Golf Course & Lodge, Santa Cruz , 18 miles away   Lakes Near China Ladder Beach: Sempervirens Reservoir, Santa Cruz County , 8 miles away Loch Lomond, Santa Cruz County , 13 miles away Lake Lompico, Santa Cruz County , 15 miles away Lake McKenzie, Santa Clara County , 16 miles away Stevens Creek Reservoir, Santa Clara County , 18 miles away