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Santa Cruz
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Santa Cruz is a city on central Californiaā€™s coast. Its long wharf, with eateries and shops, stretches into Monterey Bay. Nearby, the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalkā€™s vintage rides include the 1911 Looff Carousel and the Giant Dipper roller coaster....
Nearby attractions
The Mystery SpotHenry Cowell Redwoods State ParkSeacliff State BeachRoaring CampLighthouse Field State BeachWilder Ranch State ParkNatural Bridges State BeachSeabright BeachShark Fin CoveSanta Cruz Beach
Nearby restaurants
Crow's Nest RestaurantSanta Cruz DinerSTAGNARO BROS. SEAFOOD, INC.Taqueria Los PericosIdeal Bar & GrillWoodstock's Pizza Santa CruzHula's Island GrillRiva Fish HouseZachary's RestaurantThe Penny Ice Creamery | Downtown Santa Cruz
Nearby hotels
Dream InnHotel Paradox, Autograph CollectionHotel SolaresHyatt Place Santa CruzOcean Pacific LodgeMission Inn & SuitesHoliday Inn Express & Suites Santa Cruz, an IHG HotelBest Western Plus All Suites InnCasablanca InnSurf City Inn & Suites
Nearby localities
San JoseSacramentoSan FranciscoOaklandFremontMontereySanta ClaraMountain ViewModestoSunnyvale
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Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, California, United States

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

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Santa Cruz is a city on central Californiaā€™s coast. Its long wharf, with eateries and shops, stretches into Monterey Bay. Nearby, the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalkā€™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, 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, The Penny Ice Creamery | Downtown Santa Cruz
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Things to Do in Santa Cruz, California, United States - Santa Cruz Attractions & Activities

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

(3.4K)

Open 24 hours
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Seacliff State Beach

Seacliff State Beach

4.6

(2.1K)

Open 24 hours
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Roaring Camp

Roaring Camp

4.6

(2K)

Open 24 hours
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Things to do nearby

Wintersongs with Kitka - SANTA CRUZ
Wintersongs with Kitka - SANTA CRUZ
Sat, Dec 13 ā€¢ 7:30 PM
900 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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Take surf lessons with small group coaching
Take surf lessons with small group coaching
Thu, Dec 11 ā€¢ 10:00 AM
Santa Cruz, California, 95060
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Mushroom Hunting the Redwood Coast
Mushroom Hunting the Redwood Coast
Sun, Dec 14 ā€¢ 10:00 AM
Santa Cruz, California, 95064
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Restaurants of Santa Cruz

Crow's Nest Restaurant

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

The Penny Ice Creamery | Downtown Santa Cruz

Crow's Nest Restaurant

Crow's Nest Restaurant

4.3

(2.5K)

$$

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Santa Cruz Diner

Santa Cruz Diner

4.1

(1.6K)

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STAGNARO BROS. SEAFOOD, INC.

STAGNARO BROS. SEAFOOD, INC.

4.3

(1.5K)

$$

Closed
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Taqueria Los Pericos

Taqueria Los Pericos

4.6

(1.7K)

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