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Santa Cruz Travel Guide

Santa Cruz is a city in California, United States. It has many popular attractions, including Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Lighthouse Field State Beach, Seabright State Beach, making it well worth a visit.
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Experience Santa Cruz

What to Do

Looking for things to do in Santa Cruz? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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California 1
Nearby City

California 1

7.1
4.8/5494 Reviews
"Roads/Highways"
"Other Sightseeing Tours"
17 Mile Drive
Nearby City

17 Mile Drive

6.8
4.6/5224 Reviews
"Islands/Peninsulas"
"Seashores"
Stanford University
Nearby City

Stanford University

7.2
4.8/5444 Reviews
"Schools"
Monterey Bay
Nearby City

Monterey Bay

5.4
4.7/587 Reviews
"Aquariums"
"Seashores"
Carmel-By-The-Sea
Nearby City

Carmel-By-The-Sea

6.4
4.5/5304 Reviews
"Towns"
Silicon Valley
Nearby City

Silicon Valley

6.3
4.5/588 Reviews
"Featured Neighborhoods"
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Nearby City

Monterey Bay Aquarium

6.0
4.6/5187 Reviews
"Aquariums"
Apple Infinite Loop
Nearby City

Apple Infinite Loop

5.5
4.6/539 Reviews
"Modern Architecture"
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

4.2
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Fisherman's Wharf
Nearby City

Fisherman's Wharf

9.7
4.5/51,305 Reviews
"Featured Neighborhoods"

Where to Stay

Discover the most popular places to stay in Santa Cruz, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers.
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Ocean Gate Inn

Ocean Gate Inn

3.1/5100 Reviews
Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa

3.7/599 Reviews
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz

4.1/5103 Reviews
Pacific Blue Inn

Pacific Blue Inn

4.3/596 Reviews
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West
Courtyard Santa Cruz

Courtyard Santa Cruz

4.0/5103 Reviews
Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn

3.8/5100 Reviews
Seaway Inn

Seaway Inn

4.0/599 Reviews

What to Eat

Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Santa Cruz dishes and foodie spots.
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Rosie McCann's Irish Pub

Rosie McCann's Irish Pub

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Average price per person: USD28
"Western-style"
"Open Late"
Oswald

Oswald

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Average price per person: USD28
"Western-style"
"Open Late"
Soif Wine Bar and Merchants

Soif Wine Bar and Merchants

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Average price per person: USD28
"Bars/Bistros"
"Open Late"
El Palomar

El Palomar

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Average price per person: USD28
"Latin American"
"Open Late"
Laili Restaurant

Laili Restaurant

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Average price per person: USD13
"Asian Cuisine"
"Open Late"
Woodstock's Pizza

Woodstock's Pizza

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Average price per person: USD8
"Vegetarian"
Ideal Bar & Grill

Ideal Bar & Grill

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Average price per person: USD10
"Seafood"
Barceloneta

Barceloneta

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"Western-style"
Pacific Thai Santa Cruz

Pacific Thai Santa Cruz

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Average price per person: USD14
"Southeast Asian"
Zoccoli's Delicatessen

Zoccoli's Delicatessen

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Average price per person: USD12
"Western-style"
Jamba Juice

Jamba Juice

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Average price per person: USD10
"Fast Food"
Veg On The Edge

Veg On The Edge

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