This makes complete sense to me lately with the high tides. and Kelvin Waves. What was safe to do before now isn't safe now. For example, I was at a local beach and couldn't believe the low tide either because normally where I was able to walk to would be under between 3 to 6 feet of water just after sunset today. So, be really careful lately and through January in relation to tides especially King Tides were people unfamiliar with beaches this time of year could be lost (Especially tourists or people not normally near oceans.)
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AI Overview
Panther State Beach (also known as Panther Beach or Yellowbank Beach) is a scenic, secluded pocket cove located along Highway 1 about 9 miles north of Santa Cruz near Davenport, California.
Current Safety Advisory & News
- Recent Incident: A multi-agency search involving the Coast Guard, Sheriff's Office, and CAL FIRE was launched after 24-year-old Senah Park was swept out to sea on November 8, 2026, when a group became trapped by a rising tide and high surf near the beach's keyhole rock formation.
Key Features & Overview
- Location: Highway 1, north of Santa Cruz and near Davenport, part of Cotoni-Coast Dairies State Lands / Coast Dairies State Park.
- Access: Requires a steep, loose, and unpaved dirt path down from the bluffs.
- Attractions: Features dramatic sandstone bluffs, sea caves, a natural rock archway (the keyhole), and a clothing-optional vibe at the more secluded adjacent pocket beach (Hole-in-the-Wall).
- Amenities: A newly paved parking lot with restrooms and bike racks sits near Highway 1, though parking can fill up quickly.
Would you like to know about low tide schedules, safer alternative beaches nearby, or hiking tips for the Santa Cruz coast?
8 hours ago — Search called off for 24-year-old Senah Park dragged into ocean at Panther State Beach Storm to bring rain, dangerous surf to Bay Area and more ...
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