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Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County, CA

Places to go in Santa Cruz

6 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.

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Giant Dipper

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Giant Dipper

Iconic red & white wooden roller coaster dating to 1924 overlooking the beach & wharf.

400 Beach St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA

Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse

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Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse

701 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA

Mount Hermon Adventures

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Mount Hermon Adventures

17 Conference Dr, Felton, CA 95018, USA

Neptune's Kingdom

Family

Neptune's Kingdom

Nautical-themed entertainment center for family fun with mini-golf & arcade games plus casual chow.

400 Beach St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Family

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Amusement park offers a variety of games & rides right on a mile-long stretch of sandy beach.

400 Beach St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA

Santa Cruz Wharf

Family

Santa Cruz Wharf

Beach shops, seafood restaurants, sea lions & fishing draw crowds to this landmark bayside pier.

21 Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA

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