SANTA CRUZ ON A BIG WAVE DAY
When a big ocean swell hits Santa Cruz the whole aura of the town seems to change. There is a heightened level of excitement even if you are not a surfer for some reason, it must be contagious. Santa Cruz is a quintessential surf town. We have so many surf spots and different types of waves for every level.
When a big ocean swell hits and the waves are breaking people flock to the beaches and bluffs to watch the surf. Just up the coast at Mavericks a couple weeks ago a big wave surf contest was held, over 20,000 people came to watch the waves and surfers that Saturday.
The photo on the right was taken at Steamer's Lane. You can see all the people gathered at the point to watch the surfers and swell.
It's Beach near the Lighthouse on West Cliff Dr. When the waves get really big in Santa Cruz they cause a mist to form in the air, giving the day a slightly surreal feeling.
For photographers and scenery lovers, walking along the West Cliff Dr in Santa Cruz on a big wave day provides some great shots and scenes.
Santa Cruz is a surf town and weather you surf or not you cannot help but to be drawn to the ocean on a big wave day. There are so many ways to enjoy the water like sailing, paddle boarding, kite surfing, kayaking, swimming or just walking along the beach it is just great to just get out there!
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