Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County, CA
Places to go in Santa Cruz
15 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.
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Anna Jean Cummings County Park
95-acre park featuring athletic fields & a modern playground, plus a pavilion for BBQs & picnics.
461 Soquel San Jose Rd, Soquel, CA 95073, USA
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Año Nuevo State Park
State park with views of the shoreline showcases the unique geology of California's Central Coast.
1 New Years Creek Rd, Pescadero, CA 94060, USA
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Chanticleer Ave County Park
1975 Chanticleer Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062, USA
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Cotoni - Coast Dairies State Beaches
A series of small beaches with bluffs & rock formations following a stretch of the Coastal Trail.
CA-1, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA
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DeLaveaga Park
Grassy space includes picnic areas, playgrounds, sports fields, bocci ball courts, trails & a creek.
855 Branciforte Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95065, USA
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Harvey West Park
Sporty park with swimming pools, baseball fields, a bike pump track, playground & picnic areas.
326 Evergreen St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA
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Lighthouse Field State Beach
Iconic spot with a lighthouse offers a variety of vistas & pathways for dog walking & strolling.
644-670 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA
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Natural Bridges State Beach
Compact sandy patch with rock bridges & tidepools, popular for spotting seabirds, whales & seals.
2531 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA
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Neary Lagoon Park
Wildlife refuge with trails & floating walkways, bird-watching areas, tennis courts & a playground.
110 California St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA
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Ocean View Park
102 Ocean View Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062, USA
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Pogonip Open Space
Scenic open space offering a hiking & biking trail network amid redwood & oak forests & slopes.
501 and 410 Golf Club Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA
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San Lorenzo Park
137 Dakota Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA
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Seacliff State Beach
Versatile state beach offers a variety of outdoor activities such as camping & hiking.
State Park Dr, Aptos, CA 95003, USA
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The Mystery Spot
Opened in 1941, this roadside landmark is a tilt-induced visual illusion with tours & a gift shop.
465 Mystery Spot Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95065, USA
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UC Santa Cruz Arboretum & Botanic Garden
Vast collection of rare plants with a succulent garden, a butterfly area & a eucalyptus grove.
120 Arboretum Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95064, USA