Off Beaten Path Attractions in Santa Cruz

Garden of Eden

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A hidden swimming spot in the Santa Cruz Mountains...
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Big Basin Redwoods State Park

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21600 Big Basin Way

Beautiful trails to hike and explore, including resplendent waterfalls...
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Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

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400 Beach Street
(at the corner of Cliff Street)

Seaside amusement park...
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Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park

101 Big Trees Park Rd

Towering redwoods distinguish this state park...
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Natural Bridges State Beach

144 West Cliff Drive

Beautiful beach with a unique stone arch...
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Adventure Sports Unlimited

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303 Potrero St # 15

Learn to SCUBA dive with this premier water sports business...
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DeLaveaga Golf and Lodge

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401 Upper Park Road

Disc golf and golf at a hidden gem of a course...
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Mystery Spot

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465 Mystery Spot Road

House of illusions...
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Wilder Ranch State Park

1401 Coast Rd

A great place to go for a walk in the woods but better known for its excellent mountain biking trails...
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Santa Cruz Stand Up Paddle Board Company

Learn to Stand Up Paddle board with one of the best instructors in Santa Cruz...
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Del Mar Theatre

1124 Pacific Ave

Old world movie theatre...
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Kuumbwa Jazz Center

320 Cedar St # 2

World class jazz venue in a locally run outfit...
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The Cellar Door at Bonny Doon Vineyard

328 Ingalls St

Funky tasting room and restaurant for one of the most well respected wineries in Santa Cruz...
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Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing

402 Ingalls St # 27

Local beer in a down-home and fun setting...
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Venture Quest Kayaking

2 Municipal Wharf

Get up close and personal with the Monterey Bay through this activity perfect for all ages...
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Natural Bridges

2531 West Cliff Drive

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Chardonnay Sailing Charters

704 Soquel Ave # A

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Chaikhana Tea Culture

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317 Cedar Street

Learn the secrets to brewing the perfect cup of tea...
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Roaring Camp Railroad

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5355 Graham Hill Road

Take a ride on a 19th century steam engine through towering redwood trees...
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Seabright Beach

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East Cliff Dr at Seabright Ave

Expansive beach featuring a light house...
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