Panther Beach & Davenport Bluffs

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California

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Davenport

Often overlooked by locals and photographers, Panther Beach has a unique vista that enhances the natural beauty of the California coastline. Capture the cove from a height-defying cliffside, feeling the heart-warming sun on your skin as you gaze onto the bluff. It's an ethereal sight in person!

Plan

Overview

Skill level

Easy

Accessbility

Public Location

Hours

Anytime

Fee

Free

Pack

Wide-angle lens (22mm)
Model
Jacket

How to get there

N36° 59' 32.7048"W122° 10' 12.8064"

This photo was taken on a cliffside overlooking Panther Beach and the vast Davenport Bluffs along the Pacific Ocean. To get to this perspective, it's about a 10-15 minute drive north of Santa Cruz. Park your car on the dirt street, just off to the left on Highway 1. After parking, head north toward the train tracks until you see an intersection of two off-beaten trails. Take the trail on the left (the one on the right takes you down to the beach). Follow the path down until you reach the end of the cliff that overlooks the beach.