There’s lots of monuments that represent Santa Cruz, like the Boardwalk with its Giant Dipper, or the Municipal Wharf, or even the Harbor. But nothing says Santa Cruz like the lighthouse at Lighthouse Point. Home of the world famous surf break known as Steamer Lane, the Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse now contains a surf museum.
lighthouse point when the surf is up
steamer lane
another day in Santa Cruz
the sweet spot
DP Weekly Photo Challenge: Monument
intrinsickness 
Wonderful beach pictures. I used to live in nearby Aptos when I was a kid. I love lighthouses so I was drawn to your post. Thanks for sharing!
Beautiful!
As a wee child, growing up in Fremont, CA, I have been to Santa Cruz many times (in the Sixties).
As far as lighthouses….well, I wrote a five or ten page blog post about a lighthouse in Galveston, TX.
You might like it.
Let me know…and I can send the link.
(would never presume to just add it now)
There are some photos…you can scroll thru the ponderous text.
Hahahahaha