Palm trees along West Cliff Drive are silhouetted during a recent sunset as seen from Main Beach. West Cliff Drive in Santa Cruz didn’t have a specific name until “Cliff Drive” emerged in the late 1880s. As “East Cliff Drive” became more common, “West Cliff Drive” was then coined to differentiate the two. The exact time when Santa Cruz’s “Main Beach” was formally named is even more difficult to pinpoint, as the name likely evolved over time rather than being officially declared at a single moment. However, the area has been a popular and essential part of Santa Cruz’s identity since the late 19th and early 20th centuries. While the exact naming date is uncertain, Main Beach’s significance as a primary beach and entertainment area is well established.
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