You'll find Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf in Santa Cruz. It's a fishing pier. San Jose is the nearest big city, about 27 miles away. The next fishing pier is Garden of Eden in Mount Hermon, about 4.9 miles away.
| Type | Fishing pier |
|---|---|
| Address | Santa Cruz, CA |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
State agency for boat ramps around Santa Cruz: California State Parks, Division of Boating and Waterways.
Guide: Fishing pier tips.
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Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf is in Santa Cruz, California. Use the directions button, which routes to the exact pin of Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf.
We have no fee details for Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf, but our guide to launch fees explains what ramps usually cost.
California lets anglers fish public piers license-free. Bag and size limits stay in force. Ask on site whether Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf qualifies.
Kayaker's Slipway in Santa Cruz (under 1 mile), Garden of Eden in Mount Hermon (4.9 miles) and Loch Lomond City Recreation Area Boat Ramp in Ben Lomond (11 miles).
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