Overview
A brief introduction to Manresa SB
Manresa State Beach is a state-protected beach on Monterey Bay near Watsonville in Santa Cruz County, California. Manresa State Beach has two different State owned and operated facilities associated with it: Manresa Main State Beach, and Manresa Uplands State Beach and Campground.
It is operated by the California Department of Parks and Recreation. The 138-acre (56 ha) site was established as a California State Beach in 1948.
Manresa Main State Beach hosts the junior lifeguard program which teaching lifesaving, fitness and water safety to children.
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- Booking site: https://reservecalifornia.com/Web
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