Guidebook for Santa Cruz
Sightseeing
Great beach, tide pools, and the famous Monarch butterflies congregate here in the fall.
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Playa Estatal de los Puentes Naturales
2531 W Cliff DrGreat beach, tide pools, and the famous Monarch butterflies congregate here in the fall.
Great walking area close to the house, nice views, fun beach, and surfing on the south side of the light house.
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Playa Estatal Lighthouse Field
Great walking area close to the house, nice views, fun beach, and surfing on the south side of the light house.
Great historic location. Formerly a lime refinery and mine, many of the original structures still stand. Incredible views and room for very long hikes, this is must check out place!
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Parque Estatal Wilder Ranch
1401 Coast RdGreat historic location. Formerly a lime refinery and mine, many of the original structures still stand. Incredible views and room for very long hikes, this is must check out place!
Home to many ancient and pristine Santa Cruz famous redwoods. Great hiking trails and views. If you're lucky you may even see a Banana Slug!
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Parque Estatal de los Bosques de Secuoyas de Henry Cowell
101 N Big Trees Park RdHome to many ancient and pristine Santa Cruz famous redwoods. Great hiking trails and views. If you're lucky you may even see a Banana Slug!
Food Scene
All kinds of activities here like kayak rentals, shopping, and eateries. Olitas is a fine Mexican restaurant who's chef used to work at Chez Panisse. Pelicans and Sea Lions hang out here!
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Muelle de Santa Cruz
21 Municipal WharfAll kinds of activities here like kayak rentals, shopping, and eateries. Olitas is a fine Mexican restaurant who's chef used to work at Chez Panisse. Pelicans and Sea Lions hang out here!
Entertainment & Activities
One of the few remaining Board walks left! Free admittance, rides, mini golf, arcade, bowling, food and drinks. Free concerts and movies on the beach in the summer, fun for the whole family!
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Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park
400 Beach StOne of the few remaining Board walks left! Free admittance, rides, mini golf, arcade, bowling, food and drinks. Free concerts and movies on the beach in the summer, fun for the whole family!
Book a train trip from the Boardwalk to Roaring Camp and experience the redwood forest in a whole new way. Once there, shop at the somewhat historically accurate general store, great fun for kids!
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Roaring Camp
5401 Graham Hill RdBook a train trip from the Boardwalk to Roaring Camp and experience the redwood forest in a whole new way. Once there, shop at the somewhat historically accurate general store, great fun for kids!
Shopping
Pacific Avenue is considered Santa Cruz's down town area. Here you can find lots of places to shop and eat at, as well as several movie theaters. Check out O'niles Surf Shop, and the 515 restaurant.
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Pacific Avenue
Pacific AvenuePacific Avenue is considered Santa Cruz's down town area. Here you can find lots of places to shop and eat at, as well as several movie theaters. Check out O'niles Surf Shop, and the 515 restaurant.
Essentials
Great local market, delicious coffee and deli, and a large selection of organic and local produce. This is a locals favorite!
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New Leaf Community Markets
1101 Fair AveGreat local market, delicious coffee and deli, and a large selection of organic and local produce. This is a locals favorite!
Arts & Culture
Nearby Surf Museum located inside the lighthouse. The museum keeps odd hours, so check its site online before going.
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Santa Cruz Surfing Museum
701 W Cliff DrNearby Surf Museum located inside the lighthouse. The museum keeps odd hours, so check its site online before going.