Parking
How to get there from the San Jose area:
Follow CA-17 South, connect to CA-1 South / Soquel San Jose Rd, and take the State Park Dr exit toward the bluff-top and lower beach parking lots.
There is a Vehicle Day-Use Fee:
Standard Vehicle: $10.00
Seniors (62+): $9.00
Payment Methods: You can pay at the entry kiosk using cash or standard payment cards, or via self-service pay automated machines/mobile app options if the kiosk is unstaffed.
Same-Day Validity: Keep your paper receipt/parking pass on your vehicle dash—it is valid for day use at all California State Parks on the same calendar day.
Accepted Passes: California Explorer Annual Pass, Golden Poppy Annual Pass, California State Library Parks Pass, Disabled Discount Pass, and Distinguished Veteran Pass are accepted.