3 Mile Beach

  • Date: June 13, 2021

  • Destination: Three Mile Beach

  • Trail: Ohlone Bluff Trail

  • Wilder Ranch SP

We wanted to come back to Wilder Ranch and explore the beaches further down the Ohlone Bluff Trail. We knew that the further we go, the more secluded we would be. Based on our first trip, we decided to add even more things to our packing list:

  • Neso Portable Canopy - This is not just a normal canopy with a frame. It’s basically just a sheet with 1 pole, make it super lightweight and super packable. (Remember, we had to pack everything on our bikes and/or our backs.) The canopy is held up by the pole and the wind, so it took some trial and error before we could really get it up. Once it was up, it was really useful!

  • Lightweight beach blanket - to sit on. Super lightweight and packable

  • Sand toys like bucket and shovel

  • Snacks, lots of snacks

One minute, we had beautiful, sunny weather. The next, it was muggy and gloomy again! You gotta love Santa Cruz.