New Brighton State Beach Custom Search   New Brighton State Beach beyond doubt is in the middle of a picturesque outdoors paradise. Escalona Gulch is a great place to discover, and you have to unquestionably go to beautiful Rio Del Mar Beach while you're here. Rincon Fire Road Trail has an altitude difference of 205 feet; this lovely great outdoors trail is 1.6 miles long. The Felton to Ocean at Santa Cruz section has a span of 6 miles; you locate this stretch of whitewater on San Lorenzo River. It's a type III-IV stretch. In general this stretch of San Lorenzo River is a fun place for paddling.     Always check circumstances prior to departure paddling as paddling is a risky endeavor. Going to New Brighton State Beach is a good idea when you need to get out. On a lovely day you can take a look at Capitola Beach near New Brighton State Beach, and Capitola Inn is a good place to get some rest. So much exciting stuff in the Santa Cruz Mountains, just remarkable. Hooper Beach is in the neighborhood of New Brighton State Beach and is a wonderful beach to go to, and Mangels Gulch is a delightful place to stop by.     Map Detailed Map Contact Info Phone, Email, Address, GPS coordinates Campgrounds Nearby List of Nearby Campgrounds Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available in and near New Brighton State Beach.   Lakes in and near New Brighton State Beach Corcoran Lagoon, Santa Cruz County, 3 miles away Millpond Lake, Santa Cruz County, 4 miles away Corralitos Lagoon, Santa Cruz County, 9 miles away Lake Lompico, Santa Cruz County, 10 miles away Loch Lomond, Santa Cruz County, 12 miles away   Beaches in and near New Brighton State Beach Rio Del Mar Beach, Santa Cruz County, 3 miles away Santa Cruz Beach, Santa Cruz County, 6 miles away   Campgrounds in and near New Brighton State Beach New Brighton State Beach, Capitola, 0 miles away New Brighton State Beach, Santa Cruz, 0 miles away Seacliff State Beach, Santa Cruz, 2 miles away Seacliff Center Trailer Park, Aptos, 2 miles away Pine Knoll Mobile Manor, Santa Cruz, 3 miles away   Public Lands in and near New Brighton State Beach Juan Bautista De Anza National Historic Trail, San Francisco - CA , 50 miles away Golden Gate National Recreation Area, San Francisco - CA , 57 miles away Seacliff State Beach, California, 2 miles away Twin Lakes State Beach, California, 4 miles away Forest of Nisene Marks State Park, California, 5 miles away   Hiking Trails in and near New Brighton State Beach Rincon Fire Road Trail, Santa Cruz County , 8 miles away,  1.6 hiking miles, 205 feet elevation difference   Marinas in and near New Brighton State Beach Capitola Boat & Bait, Capitola , 1 miles away Carmel Marina Corporation, Castroville , 17 miles away Marina Dunes RV Park, Marina , 18 miles away Marina Sanitary Landfill, Marina , 18 miles away Marina Motorsports, Marina , 19 miles away   Whitewater Rivers in and near New Brighton State Beach San Lorenzo River, Santa Cruz County , 10 miles away, Class III-IV - 6 miles long (Felton to Ocean at Santa Cruz) San Lorenzo River, Santa Cruz County , 15 miles away, Class II - 9.1 miles long (Boulder Creek to Felton) Pescadero Creek, San Mateo County , 24 miles away, Class II - 9 miles long (Portola State Park to Memorial County Park)   Hotels near New Brighton State Beach Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By The Sea, Capitola , 1 miles away Best Western Seacliff Inn, Aptos , 2 miles away Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-Sea Inn & Suites, Capitola , 2 miles away Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola, Capitola , 2 miles away Rio Sands Hotel, Aptos , 2 miles away   Golf Courses near New Brighton State Beach Seascape Golf Club, Aptos , 4 miles away Pasatiempo Golf Club, Santa Cruz , 6 miles away