Guidebook for Santa Cruz

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Guidebook for Santa Cruz

Sightseeing

Great beach, tide pools, and the famous Monarch butterflies congregate here in the fall.
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Natural Bridges State Beach
2531 W Cliff Dr
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Great beach, tide pools, and the famous Monarch butterflies congregate here in the fall.
Great walking area close to the house, nice views, fun beach, and surfing on the south side of the light house.
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Plazhi Lighthouse Field State
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Great walking area close to the house, nice views, fun beach, and surfing on the south side of the light house.
Great historic location. Formerly a lime refinery and mine, many of the original structures still stand. Incredible views and room for very long hikes, this is must check out place!
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Parku Shtetëror Wilder Ranch
1401 Coast Rd
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Great historic location. Formerly a lime refinery and mine, many of the original structures still stand. Incredible views and room for very long hikes, this is must check out place!
Home to many ancient and pristine Santa Cruz famous redwoods. Great hiking trails and views. If you're lucky you may even see a Banana Slug!
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Parku Shtetëror i Henry Cowell Redwoods
101 N Big Trees Park Rd
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Home to many ancient and pristine Santa Cruz famous redwoods. Great hiking trails and views. If you're lucky you may even see a Banana Slug!

Food Scene

All kinds of activities here like kayak rentals, shopping, and eateries. Olitas is a fine Mexican restaurant who's chef used to work at Chez Panisse. Pelicans and Sea Lions hang out here!
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Santa Cruz Wharf
21 Municipal Wharf
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All kinds of activities here like kayak rentals, shopping, and eateries. Olitas is a fine Mexican restaurant who's chef used to work at Chez Panisse. Pelicans and Sea Lions hang out here!

Entertainment & Activities

One of the few remaining Board walks left! Free admittance, rides, mini golf, arcade, bowling, food and drinks. Free concerts and movies on the beach in the summer, fun for the whole family!
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Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park
400 Beach St
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One of the few remaining Board walks left! Free admittance, rides, mini golf, arcade, bowling, food and drinks. Free concerts and movies on the beach in the summer, fun for the whole family!
Book a train trip from the Boardwalk to Roaring Camp and experience the redwood forest in a whole new way. Once there, shop at the somewhat historically accurate general store, great fun for kids!
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Roaring Camp
5401 Graham Hill Rd
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Book a train trip from the Boardwalk to Roaring Camp and experience the redwood forest in a whole new way. Once there, shop at the somewhat historically accurate general store, great fun for kids!

Shopping

Pacific Avenue is considered Santa Cruz's down town area. Here you can find lots of places to shop and eat at, as well as several movie theaters. Check out O'niles Surf Shop, and the 515 restaurant.
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Pacific Avenue
Pacific Avenue
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Pacific Avenue is considered Santa Cruz's down town area. Here you can find lots of places to shop and eat at, as well as several movie theaters. Check out O'niles Surf Shop, and the 515 restaurant.

Essentials

Great local market, delicious coffee and deli, and a large selection of organic and local produce. This is a locals favorite!
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New Leaf Community Markets
1101 Fair Ave
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Great local market, delicious coffee and deli, and a large selection of organic and local produce. This is a locals favorite!

Arts & Culture

Nearby Surf Museum located inside the lighthouse. The museum keeps odd hours, so check its site online before going.
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Santa Cruz Surfing Museum
701 W Cliff Dr
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Nearby Surf Museum located inside the lighthouse. The museum keeps odd hours, so check its site online before going.