If you're spending a while in Eastside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History is a good place to kick off your sightseeing. This collection of natural objects is one of numerous attractions that'll keep you on the hop here. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, University of California, Santa Cruz, and Natural Bridges State Park are also waiting to be explored nearby.
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