La Selva Beach

La Selva Beach is a small coastal community located along the central coast near the Manresa Uplands State Beach. It is also just off the scenic Coast Highway 1. Manresa Uplands State Beach features a gorgeous stretch of sand and sea with swimming, surf fishing, clamming and other beach activities. The central park of La Selva Beach is Triangle Park. The park is triangular in form and enhanced by a triangular structure with the flags of the world. There is also a horseshoe pit. The festivities of the annual La Selva Beach 4th of July Parade is vastly shorter and less known than the so-called "World's Shortest Parade" which takes place concurrently in Aptos, California. Candlelight Lane is what Playa Boulevard is transformed into during the month of December from the intersection of Playa Boulevard and San Andreas Boulevard to the intersection of Playa Boulevard and Estrella Boulevard. This transformation consists of the illumination of multi-colored lights which have been placed upon the indigenous pine trees and non-indigenous palm trees.

Recreational activities in the area include kayaking, windsurfing, bicycling, hiking, and exploring tide pools and searching for sea shells. Le Selva Beach is quiet and private and makes a great home base from which to experience the whole region.

The Aptos Academy, Rio del Mar Elementary and the Monterey Bay Academy are the nearest schools.