University of California, Santa CruzRecreation Department

Directions to Santa Cruz Yacht Harbor

The UCSC Dock at the Harbor is located on the west side of the harbor, under the Murray-Eaton bridge.

The Harbor is located at the 'H' marker shown on the map below

Driving directions from UCSC

  • From the UCSC Main Entrance, go down Bay St.
  • Turn Left onto Mission St.
  • Turn right onto Laurel St.
  • Follow Laurel Street for several blocks, go through stoplights at Pacific Ave. & Front St. Go over the bridge over San Lorenzo River and Laurel turns into Broadway.
  • Stay on Broadway, go through the Ocean Street Intersection, go up a hill, go several blocks and turn right at stoplight onto Seabright Ave.
  • Stay on Seabright all the way to the ocean and turn left onto Atlantic.
  • Follow Atlantic to the Harbor, turn left into Harbor entrance, go down a hill and drive through parking areas until you reach the Murrary-Eaton bridge (you will be below the bridge, it runs over the Harbor.
  • Note: All parking is metered



Below is a zoomed-in view of the previous map, with the 'H' marker being at the insection of Atlantic, and the Harbor entrance, where you will turn left

Directions via Santa Cruz Metro

  • From the Santa Cruz Metro Center, take Route 68 toward the Capitola Mall
  • Exit the bus at the Murray & Seabright bus stop
  • Continue down Murry towards the Harbor, there will be stairs on your right before the bridge
  • The UCSC Dock is located under the bridge