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Santa Cruz, California — Travel Guide & Things to Do

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Santa Cruz
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Santa Cruz is a city on central California’s coast. Its long wharf, with eateries and shops, stretches into Monterey Bay. Nearby, the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk’s vintage rides include the 1911 Looff Carousel and the Giant Dipper roller coaster....
Nearby attractions
The Mystery Spot
465 Mystery Spot Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
101 N Big Trees Park Rd, Felton, CA 95018
Seacliff State Beach
State Park Dr, Seacliff, CA 95003
Roaring Camp
5401 Graham Hill Rd, Felton, CA 95018
Lighthouse Field State Beach
644-670 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Wilder Ranch State Park
1401 Coast Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Natural Bridges State Beach
2531 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Seabright Beach
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Shark Fin Cove
Davenport, CA 95017
Santa Cruz Beach
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Nearby restaurants
Crow's Nest Restaurant
2218 E Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Marianne's Ice Cream
1020 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Santa Cruz Diner
909 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
STAGNARO BROS. SEAFOOD, INC.
59 Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Taqueria Los Pericos
139 Water St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Ideal Bar & Grill
106 Beach St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, United States
Woodstock's Pizza Santa Cruz
710 Front St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Hula's Island Grill
221 Cathcart St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Riva Fish House
31 Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Zachary's Restaurant
819 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Nearby local services
Seymour Marine Discovery Center
100 McAllister Way, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Grocery Outlet
120 Morrissey Blvd, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Boardwalk Bowl
115 Cliff St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
UC Santa Cruz Arboretum & Botanic Garden
120 Arboretum Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95064
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
310 Locust St Suite F, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Patagonia Outlet
415 River St Ste C, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
24 Hour Fitness
1261 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Neptune's Kingdom
400 Beach St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Well Within Spa
417 Cedar St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Bay Tree Campus Store
1156 High St Granary, Santa Cruz, CA 95064
Nearby hotels
Dream Inn
175 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Hotel Solares
600 Riverside Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
407 Broadway, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Ocean Pacific Lodge
301 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Mission Inn & Suites
2250 Mission St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Best Western Plus All Suites Inn
500 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Cruz, an IHG Hotel
1410 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Casablanca Inn
101 Main St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Surf City Inn & Suites
619 Riverside Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
2956 Mission St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, California, United States

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Santa Cruz is a city on central California’s coast. Its long wharf, with eateries and shops, stretches into Monterey Bay. Nearby, the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk’s vintage rides include the 1911 Looff Carousel and the Giant Dipper...

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Santa Cruz is a city on central California’s coast. Its long wharf, with eateries and shops, stretches into Monterey Bay. Nearby, the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk’s vintage rides include the 1911 Looff Carousel and the Giant Dipper roller coaster....

attractions: The Mystery Spot, Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, Seacliff State Beach, Roaring Camp, Lighthouse Field State Beach, Wilder Ranch State Park, Natural Bridges State Beach, Seabright Beach, Shark Fin Cove, Santa Cruz Beach, restaurants: Crow's Nest Restaurant, Marianne's Ice Cream, Santa Cruz Diner, STAGNARO BROS. SEAFOOD, INC., Taqueria Los Pericos, Ideal Bar & Grill, Woodstock's Pizza Santa Cruz, Hula's Island Grill, Riva Fish House, Zachary's Restaurant, local businesses: Seymour Marine Discovery Center, Grocery Outlet, Boardwalk Bowl, UC Santa Cruz Arboretum & Botanic Garden, Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, Patagonia Outlet, 24 Hour Fitness, Neptune's Kingdom, Well Within Spa, Bay Tree Campus Store
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Things to Do in Santa Cruz, California, United States - Santa Cruz Attractions & Activities

Live events

Walk Santa Cruz: A Locals Hidden History Tour
Walk Santa Cruz: A Locals Hidden History Tour
Sun, Jan 18 • 2:00 PM
Santa Cruz, California, 95060
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PVPSAs 6th Annual Soup for a Cause
PVPSAs 6th Annual Soup for a Cause
Thu, Jan 22 • 6:00 PM
275 Main Street #floor 6, Watsonville, CA 95076
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Learn outdoor rock climbing for beginners
Learn outdoor rock climbing for beginners
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Los Gatos, California, 95033
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Attractions of Santa Cruz

The Mystery Spot

Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park

Seacliff State Beach

Roaring Camp

Lighthouse Field State Beach

Wilder Ranch State Park

Natural Bridges State Beach

Seabright Beach

Shark Fin Cove

Santa Cruz Beach

The Mystery Spot

The Mystery Spot

4.5

(3.6K)

Closed
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Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park

Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park

4.8

(3.5K)

Open 24 hours
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Seacliff State Beach

Seacliff State Beach

4.6

(2.3K)

Open 24 hours
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Roaring Camp

Roaring Camp

4.6

(1.9K)

Closed
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Restaurants of Santa Cruz

Crow's Nest Restaurant

Marianne's Ice Cream

Santa Cruz Diner

STAGNARO BROS. SEAFOOD, INC.

Taqueria Los Pericos

Ideal Bar & Grill

Woodstock's Pizza Santa Cruz

Hula's Island Grill

Riva Fish House

Zachary's Restaurant

Crow's Nest Restaurant

Crow's Nest Restaurant

4.3

(2.4K)

$$

Open until 11:00 PM
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Marianne's Ice Cream

Marianne's Ice Cream

4.8

(1.4K)

$

Open until 12:00 AM
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Santa Cruz Diner

Santa Cruz Diner

4.1

(1.7K)

$

Open until 10:00 PM
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STAGNARO BROS. SEAFOOD, INC.

STAGNARO BROS. SEAFOOD, INC.

4.3

(1.4K)

$$

Open until 8:00 PM
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Local services of Santa Cruz

Seymour Marine Discovery Center

Grocery Outlet

Boardwalk Bowl

UC Santa Cruz Arboretum & Botanic Garden

Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup

Patagonia Outlet

24 Hour Fitness

Neptune's Kingdom

Well Within Spa

Bay Tree Campus Store

Seymour Marine Discovery Center

Seymour Marine Discovery Center

4.7

(699)

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Grocery Outlet

Grocery Outlet

4.5

(648)

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Boardwalk Bowl

Boardwalk Bowl

4.4

(502)

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UC Santa Cruz Arboretum & Botanic Garden

UC Santa Cruz Arboretum & Botanic Garden

4.7

(477)

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