Although it can be a relaxing way to spend the day, beach life around Seabright and the Santa Cruz yacht harbor is more than just lying on a towel in the sand, slathering tanning tanning lotion on everything except the circles around your eyes.

Surfing, sailing, kayaking, and yes hiking are popular activities on and just off the beach. But this is where the sailing community lives and plays.

If you don't own a boat, or know a friend who you can crew for, the Chardonnay II is a great way to participate in the weekly Wednesday night races. Land Lubbers can view the race from the comfort of the Crow's Nest (just out of the frame to the right).

Links To Sailing in Santa Cruz

• Harbor Master & Port District
• Santa Cruz Yacht Club
• Pacific Yachts Unlimited
• Chardonnay II

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Light House at the mouth of the Santa Cruz Yacht Harbor.

Looking at "A" dock on the left and "M" dock on the right from the "Aldos" side of the lower yacht harbor.