Travel Guide for Santa Cruz, CA
Whether your perfect vacation is to take in spectacular ocean views while strolling along sandstone cliffs, experiencing the exhilarating thrills and chills of a beachfront amusement park or listening to the rhythmic sounds of the ocean waves while you relax on a sun baked beach, Santa Cruz, California has something for everyone.
Santa Cruz has the perfect blend of beautiful beaches, majestic redwood forests, unique shops, gourmet restaurants and award-winning local wineries.
Our Santa Cruz, CA travel guide can help you make the most of your upcoming vacation or weekend getaway. Start planning your vacation now by click on a category below and explore Santa Cruz County activities, arts, history and events.
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Santa Cruz Surfing
Howzit, brah? The waves are epic! Over the last five decades surfing has become a large part of...
Seymour Marine Discovery Center
The Seymour Marine Discovery Center is not a traditional aquarium. They take you behind the...
Santa Cruz Halloween Celebrations
Santa Cruz Family Friendly Halloween Activities Santa Cruz heralds in All Hallows Eve with rustic...
Extreme Fire Danger
Please be safe… August 2020 saw some of the biggest wildfires in California’s history. Massive losses of forest acreage, homes and businesses. And, unfortunately, we are just now entering the peak fire season. Please be...
Parks and Open Spaces
PopularWilder Ranch State Park
Wilder Ranch State Park is named after a rancher named James Wilder, who owned and operated a dairy farm on the property in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The park spans over 7,000 acres and features a variety of...
Halloween
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Santa Cruz Halloween Celebrations
Santa Cruz Family Friendly Halloween Activities Santa Cruz heralds in All Hallows Eve with rustic...
Bay Area Articles
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Big Basin Redwoods State Park
Established in 1902, Big Basin Redwoods State Park is California’s first state park, and, it is with a heavy heart, I must say that it has been devastated by the August 2020 wildfires.
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RV Parks & Campsites
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Santa Cruz Campgrounds and RV Parks
Beautiful beaches or serene mountains not your thing. Do you want to camp or park your RV close to...
Recreational Activities
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Santa Cruz Beaches
Santa Cruz County beaches stretch both north and south of the City of Santa Cruz and vary greatly...
Bay Area Articles
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Big Basin Redwoods State Park
Established in 1902, Big Basin Redwoods State Park is California’s first state park, and, it is with a heavy heart, I must say that it has been devastated by the August 2020 wildfires.