Visitors really like Santa Cruz, especially its entertainment and beaches. Enjoy outdoor activities like camping and biking. Top attractions include Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. While you're here, make time to enjoy other sights such as Monterey Bay.
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Ocean Pacific Lodge
Ocean Pacific Lodge
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1009)
The price is $90
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$77 per night
Feb 4 - Feb 5
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Top neighborhoods in Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz's Westside Santa Cruz neighborhood is known for its beaches and amusement parks, and entices visitors with attractions including Monterey Bay and Pacific Avenue.
Top landmarks in Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
If thrills are what you're after, head to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, located 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from central Santa Cruz. If you have fun at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, you'll love Boardwalk Bowl and Sky Glider, both a short walk away.
Santa Cruz and related destinations
Santa Cruz is admired for its sports and seaside while top attractions include Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. Visitors highlight this walkable city's entertainment while sights include Ocean Street and Pacific Avenue.
Notable for its seaside, Point Pleasant - Toms River features attractions such as Pelican Island and Island Beach State Park Entrance. Visitors to this beachside city speak highly of the bars whereas sights include Ocean County Mall and Seaside Park Beach.
Ogunquit - Wells is well-known for its seaside while top attractions include Ogunquit Beach. This beachside city has something for everyone including seafood restaurants as well as sights like Footbridge Beach and Moody Beach. All are within a scenic setting.
Red Bank - Tinton Falls is applauded for its live music and entertainment with such cultural attractions as Count Basie Theater and PNC Bank Art Center. Visitors highlight this beachside city's seaside while sights include Monmouth Mall and Monmouth Park.
Oregon Coast, well-known for its seaside and casinos, features attractions such as Cape Perpetua and Thor's Well. Visitors to this beachside city speak highly of the seafood restaurants whereas sights include Yachats Beach and Siuslaw National Forest.
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Santa Cruz Travel Information
Best Time to Visit | March, April and July |
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Average Stay | 2 days |
International Airports | San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO), Viru Viru Intl. Airport (VVI) |
Popular Sights | Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, University of California, Santa Cruz and Natural Bridges State Park |
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