Guidebook for Santa Cruz
Parks & Nature
The signature beach at Santa Cruz to hang out during the day. A good place to watch sunset. 1.3 miles
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Natural Bridges State Beach
2531 W Cliff DrThe signature beach at Santa Cruz to hang out during the day. A good place to watch sunset. 1.3 miles
In the moutain, many redwood trees. a place to hike and meditate too! 8.7 miles
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Land of Medicine Buddha
5800 Prescott RdIn the moutain, many redwood trees. a place to hike and meditate too! 8.7 miles
Nice cute hiking by the ocean, you will spot seals and birds. 3.3 miles. Only service dogs are allowed.
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Wilder Ranch State Park
1401 Coast RdNice cute hiking by the ocean, you will spot seals and birds. 3.3 miles. Only service dogs are allowed.
Sightseeing
Cute light house with nice view! You can watch sunrise, world class surfers surfing, big waves and a beach for dogs. 1 mile
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Lighthouse Field State Beach
Cute light house with nice view! You can watch sunrise, world class surfers surfing, big waves and a beach for dogs. 1 mile
Downtown Association
740 Front St It is fun for kids and adults to shop and eat here!
It is fun to visit sincei it is quite unique. We can be decieved by what we see. :) Good for kids. Please reserve tickets on line first. https://www.mysteryspot.com/
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The Mystery Spot
465 Mystery Spot Rd It is fun to visit sincei it is quite unique. We can be decieved by what we see. :) Good for kids. Please reserve tickets on line first. https://www.mysteryspot.com/
Santa Cruz Wharf
21 Municipal WharfFood, seals and sunset, beach!
Food Scene
where to eat
Kiantis Pizza & Pasta Bar
1100 Pacific AvePizza, pasta and nice warm environment
Chic cafes, wineyard, yoga and restaurants, brewing bars. Walking distance from our house. 0.5 miles.
Swift Street Courtyard
746 Swift StChic cafes, wineyard, yoga and restaurants, brewing bars. Walking distance from our house. 0.5 miles.
Lots of parking, ocean view, beautiful flowers, modern cafe. Very close to our house and light house. 1.0 mile
Shrine Coffee
Lots of parking, ocean view, beautiful flowers, modern cafe. Very close to our house and light house. 1.0 mile
Grocery
Close by groceries
Safeway
2203 Mission St0.3 mile, walking distance
Great food choices, both for shopping and for eating their hot food. Good vegan desserts. 0.4 mile
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New Leaf Community Markets
1101 Fair AveGreat food choices, both for shopping and for eating their hot food. Good vegan desserts. 0.4 mile
Entertainment & Activities
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park
400 Beach StIt is a cute and small aquariums with sharks. It has nice views , tickets are very inexpensive! Good for little kids.
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Seymour Marine Discovery Center
100 McAllister WayIt is a cute and small aquariums with sharks. It has nice views , tickets are very inexpensive! Good for little kids.
Every Saturday morning. Live music, meat, veggies, high quality food. 1.3 miles
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Farmer’s Market West Side
Every Saturday morning. Live music, meat, veggies, high quality food. 1.3 miles