Lighthouse Point Park is a great place to begin your discovery of Westside Santa Cruz. This protected natural landscape comes recommended by fellow travelers, but it isn't the only thing to do here. Set aside time for other sights like Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, University of California, Santa Cruz, and Natural Bridges State Park to really experience what the area has to offer.

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Ontario (ONT) to San Jose (SJC)

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Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz

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