Santa Cruz Attractions

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

400 Beach Street, Santa Cruz, CA

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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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Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park

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144 School Street

The site of California's 12th mission oozes with history and expansive views of Santa Cruz...
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Main Beach

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Santa Cruz Beach

Beach adjacent to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk...
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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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Stagnaro Sport Fishing, Charters & Whale Watching Cruises

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32 Municipal Wharf

Fish, sight see, and soak up the sea during a trip on the Stagnaro family's boat, Velocity...
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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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Pacific Yachting and Sailing

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790 Mariner Park Way

Learn to sail with experienced instructors on the Monterey Bay...
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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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Club Ed International Surf School & Camps

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101 Beach Street

Learn to surf with the best surf school in Santa Cruz by Good Times newspaper...
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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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Pasatiempo Golf Club

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20 Clubhouse Road

Rated among the best courses in the world...
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Mystery Spot

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465 Mystery Spot Road

House of illusions...
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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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Gabriella Café

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910 Cedar St.

Inspired, ingenious, involved, incomparable...
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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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Logos Books & Records

1117 Pacific Avenue

Pre-owned books and records at discount prices...
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The Best of NileGuide
There’s never a reason to be bored in Santa Cruz. There are just too many things to do. Start with the must-see attractions, move to the big sights and fine museums, check out some tours, dig in to some outdoor activities, and work your way down to the between-the-cracks, off-the-beaten-path gems. Just leave some time to catch your breath.

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