Santa Cruz is the county seat and largest city of Santa Cruz County, in Northern California. As of the 2020 census, the city population was 62,956. Situated on the northern edge of Monterey Bay, Santa Cruz is a popular tourist destination, owing to its beaches, surf culture, and historic landmarks.
Lighthouse Field State Beach, also known as Point Santa Cruz, forms the northern boundary of Monterey Bay. It is one of the last open headlands in any California urban area.
The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is a popular seaside amusement park located in Santa Cruz, California. The park was founded in 1907 and is one of the oldest amusement parks in California. It is situated on the Santa Cruz Beach, adjacent to the Santa Cruz Wharf.
The Mystery Spot is a popular tourist attraction located in the redwood forests of the Santa Cruz Mountains in Santa Cruz, California. It is known for its quirky and gravity-defying optical illusions, which have intrigued visitors for decades. The Mystery Spot offers a lighthearted and fun experience for visitors who are curious about the strange and unusual.
Natural Bridges State Beach is a 65-acre California state park in Santa Cruz, California. The park features a natural bridge across a section of the beach.
The Santa Cruz Surfing Museum is located in Santa Cruz, California and is dedicated to preserving the rich surfing history of the area. The museum is located inside the Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse, which is perched on a cliff overlooking the popular surf spot of Steamer Lane.
Coast Dairies State Beaches is a series of beautiful and rugged beaches located on the North Coast of Santa Cruz County, California. The beaches are situated on the coast between Davenport and Bonny Doon, and offer stunning views of the Pacific Ocean and the surrounding landscape.
The Santa Cruz Wharf is a prominent and historic attraction located in Santa Cruz, California, offering a wide range of activities, dining, shopping, and beautiful coastal views. It is a vibrant and bustling destination that combines natural beauty, marine life, dining, and entertainment.
Four miles north of town along Highway 1, at the northern edge of Wilder Ranch State Park, you’ll find a right point called Four Mile, a less-than-perfect wave that breaks upwards of 300 days a year.
Bantam is a family and a community. It offers a space to come and pass the time, bring your friends, lovers, clan and colleagues. Bantam is your hot slice of happiness on Santa Cruz’s Westside. Please join Bantam for some tasty food, refreshing beverages, warm smiles and smooth jams.
Laili Restaurant offers the rich Mediterranean flavors with a unique Afghan twist in the heart of Downtown Santa Cruz. It strives to provide fresh, nourishing and delectable dishes, using local organic ingredients. Daily seasonal menu items are complimented by an extensive assortment of organic wines and microbrewery beers.
Pogonip is a scenic sloped park with hiking & biking trail network amid redwood forests in Santa Cruz, California. The Pogonip trail system totals approximately 11.5 miles; 3 of those mile are multi-use open to hikers, bicyclists and equestrians.
Companion Bakeshop was founded in 2006 out of a love for hearty sourdough. In those early days, Companion’s founder Erin spent long hours in the kitchen hand-mixing all of the dough, baking and packing loaves of bread, and then selling them at the farmers’ markets. The work of those first days was made lighter with the help of a supportive community.
Cafe Brasil offers from traditional Brazilian recipes with some Californian and Santa Cruz touches. Not only the breakfast and all dishes are delicious and offer from traditional Brazilian recipes with some Californian and Santa Cruz touches, but the atmosphere is warm, alive, laid back, as if being in a restaurant or home in Rio de Janeiro, Bahia or another cozy Brazilian place - always with the Santa Cruz culture!.
Lago di Como Ristorante & Pizzeria offers an authentic Italian cuisine, great wines, and a comfortable elegant atmosphere located in !Santa Cruz, California
Cowell Beach is a beach located in Santa Cruz, California featuring volleyball, swimming, surfing or strolling along the sandy beach. Lifeguards in summer. Portions available to rent for casual weddings.
