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Best Western All Suite Inn
500 Ocean Street
Santa Cruz, CA US 95060
The Best Western All Suite Inn is located in the heart of downtown Santa Cruz, approximately 25 miles west of the Silicon Valley, 35 miles north of Monterey, and...
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1101 Ocean Street
Santa Cruz, CA US 95060
This Quality Inn is located approximately one mile from Santa Cruz Boardwalk and 20 miles from San Jose International Airport. The inn has a seasonal he...
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Santa Cruz Attractions
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
400 Beach Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
831-423-5590
"World's Best Seaside Amusement Park!"
Wilder Ranch State Park
1401 Coast Road, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
831-423-9703
A historic ranch that includes a farmhouse dating since the 19th century and an 18th century adobe. Dogs are prohibited.
Nickelodeon Theatre
210 Lincoln St., Santa Cruz, CA
showtimes: 831-426-7500
box office (during hours of operation): 831-426-7647
Seymour Marine Discovery Center
100 Shaffer Road, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
831-459-3800
Here, you can marvel at the world's largest whale skeleton, hold a sea star, see full-size elephant seal sculptures, or visit a working marine laboratory - you will leave thinking like a scientist!
Santa Cruz Mystery Spot
465 Mystery Spot Road, off Branciforte Dr., Santa Cruz, CA
831-423-8897
"It's Unusual, It's Amazing, It's Wholesome, Interesting Entertainment." According to a tour guide, the place "is testimony to the power of belief." Some say that the mystery of this place is nothing but optical illusion, other say that it's "the real thing". Come and judge for yourself!
Santa Cruz City Museum of Natural History
1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA
831-420-6115
The museum features woodlands, chaparrel, grasslands, and a variety of marine environments. Great for all ages. Children particularly enjoy climbing on the cement whale which is located on the front lawn.
Santa Cruz Surfing Museum
West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA
831-420-6289
Entirely dedicated to Santa Cruz's surfing history, the museum features unsinkable redwood plank surfboards, photographs of sets and breaks from the 1930s on, and sells books, T-shirts and other Cowabunga paraphernalia.
Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History
705 Front Street, Santa Cruz, CA
831-429-1964
This downtown museum features a series of rotating exhibits, focusing on contemporary and historical visual culture. The permanent collection displays historical artifacts that illustrate the unique history of Santa Cruz.