Downtown Santa Cruz, CA
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Popular places to visit
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Enjoy the thrills at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and find out why people love this theme park in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.
Mystery Spot
Find out about the history of Santa Cruz with a stop at Mystery Spot. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the surfing spots.
Santa Cruz Wharf
Explore the waterfront of Santa Cruz Wharf and enjoy activities such as surfing in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.
Natural Bridges State Park
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Natural Bridges State Park during your travels in Santa Cruz? Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.
Ocean Street
During your visit to Santa Cruz, you can enjoy retail therapy at Ocean Street. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Santa Cruz Harbor
Explore the waterfront in Santa Cruz with a trip to Santa Cruz Harbor. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Things to do
Big Sur Private SUV Charter - San Francisco Round trip or One way
Whale Watching Monterey Bay semi-private limited to 6 people max
Santa Cruz Must Sees: A Self-Guided Driving Tour
Introduction to Wilderness Survival Clinic in Santa Cruz
Downtown Santa Cruz Hotel Deals
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Reviewed on Jun 17, 2024
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Reviewed on Jun 19, 2024
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Reviewed on Jun 19, 2024
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Reviewed on Jun 18, 2024
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Reviewed on Jun 18, 2024
Other neighborhoods around Downtown Santa Cruz
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Westside Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Santa Cruz.
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Beach Hill - Beach Flats
Beach Hill - Beach Flats might not have many top sights, but Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Main Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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Upper Seabright
When in Upper Seabright, you can plan a visit to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Harbor, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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Seabright
While visiting Seabright, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Cruz Harbor and Seabright Beach.
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Circles
While there might not be top attractions in Circles, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Cowell's Beach.
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Westlake
When in Westlake, you can plan a visit to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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- Other vacations you might like
- Pacific Avenue
- Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History
- Pacific Garden Mall
- Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
- Monterey Bay
- Capitola Beach
- Mystery Spot
- University of California
- Rio Del Mar Beach
- Roaring Camp Railroads
- Big Basin Redwoods State Park
- Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
- Santa Cruz Wharf
- Natural Bridges State Park
- Ocean Street
- La Selva Beach
- Seacliff State Beach
- Capitola Wharf
- Sunset State Beach
- Santa Cruz Harbor
- Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute
- Cowell's Beach
- Main Beach
- New Brighton State Beach
- Mount Madonna Center
- Pleasure Point Park
- Zip Line
- Manresa State Beach
- Cabrillo College
- Villa Montalvo
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