the 2016-2017 storm season, a section of the ship overturned, and the pier was damaged. During the 2022–2023 storms, the part of the pier closest to the barge was destroyed, and the ship was broken down more. Animal and plant life The beach is home to many types of birds and marine life, including mussels, ocean worms, sea stars, sea anemones, barnacles, rock crabs, harbor seals, anglers, flounder, mackerel, halibut, lingcod, perch, cabezon, jacksmelt, steelhead, anchovy, bocaccio (tomcod), kingfish, dark seabirds, sea lions, dolphins, harbor seals, sea otters and whales. The Palo Alto serves as a main place for marine life. Recreation Seacliff includes RV facilities, picnic tables, and fire pits. It is also a popular place for surfing and fishing. See also List of beaches in California List of California state parks California State Beaches External links Seacliff State Beach Official website References California State Beaches Beaches of Santa Cruz County, California Parks in Santa Cruz County, California Aptos, California Monterey Bay 1931 establishments in California Protected areas established in 1931