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Top 10 Things To Do In Santa Cruz
#1Beginner Surfing Lessons - Santa Cruz
Hit the beach for an introduction to the killer swells and radical breaks off California’s coast. Choose a 1- or 2-day excursion to learn how paddle out to s...
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#2Santa Cruz Beach Train Adventure
Board a vintage 1900s Pullman train for captivating views of 1500-year-old, 250-foot-tall redwoods and the lively Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Explore outdoor...
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#3Wilderness Survival Skills Clinic
Discover the secrets of making it in the wild as you learn to make fires, build shelters, trap animals, and identify edible plants. This all-encompassing int...
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#4Tastings at 400+ West Coast Wineries (Priority Wine Pass)
We are a winetasting pass that is partnered with 400 wineries on the West Coast and is good for 365 days from date of purchase THE WINERIES we work with: 40...
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#5Whale Watching Monterey Bay Tour
Sea Goddess Whale Watching promises a once-in-a-lifetime whale watching experience. Our whale watching tours depart from Moss Landing, right at the mouth of ...
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#6Yosemite One Day - Half Dome and El Capitan 4 Hours in Park
Yosemite One Day Trip. Take this opportunity to see one of America's most unique National Parks, located 4 hours south east of San Francisco. Comfortable and...
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#7Silicon Valley Sightseeing & Tech Titans Tour
Visit the epicenter of the computer age with a tour that shows you the sites where some of the world's most famous entrepreneurs are busy inventing the futur...
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#8Total Yosemite Experience from San Jose
The Yosemite National Park tour from San Jose is an experience that will leave a memorable impression for people of all ages. The Giant Sequoias have inhabit...
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#9Operation City Quest of San Jose, CA
Using your smartphone, you'll be given nearly 150 objects to find during your scavenger hunt. You'll then wander throughout the downtown area searching for t...
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#10Beginner Rock Climbing Lesson
Get a foothold in the adventurous world of rock climbing as you learn to ascend granite cliffs with chalky hands just north of San Francisco. With an experie...
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Most Popular Booked Santa Cruz Hotels
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Oct 6 - Oct 7
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
407 Broadway, Santa Cruz, CAThis hotel features an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the business center, free WiFi in public areas, and valet parking. There's a spa tub on site, and a terrace and a convenience store are also provided.
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Sep 25 - Sep 26
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
175 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CAThis resort features an outdoor pool, a spa tub, and a restaurant. Relax with a drink at the bar/lounge and enjoy perks like free WiFi. Valet parking is offered and the front desk is staffed around-the-clock.
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Sep 23 - Sep 24
Beachview Inn
50 Front St, Santa Cruz, CAThis motel features free self parking and free WiFi in public areas. Free continental breakfast is served.
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Sep 29 - Sep 30
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz
1410 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CAThis hotel features an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the business center and free WiFi in public areas. Enjoy the sauna and free buffet breakfast.
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Oct 14 - Oct 15
Rio Sands Hotel
116 Aptos Beach Drive, Aptos, CAThis motel features an outdoor pool and a spa tub. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 24-hour business center and free WiFi in public areas. Guests will appreciate freebies like continental breakfast and free self parking.
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Oct 6 - Oct 7
Hilton Santa Cruz - Scotts Valley
6001 La Madrona Drive, Santa Cruz, CAThis hotel features a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a bar/lounge. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 5 conference rooms, as well as the 24-hour business center and free WiFi in public areas. Enjoy the 24-hour fitness center and perks like free self parking.
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Sep 29 - Sep 30
Chaminade Resort & Spa
1 Chaminade Ln, Santa Cruz, CAA full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and 4 outdoor tennis courts are all featured at this smoke-free resort. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 12 conference rooms, 24-hour business center, and free valet parking. Enjoy the outdoor pool and perks like free self parking and free WiFi.
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Oct 6 - Oct 7
Casablanca On The Beach
101 Main St, Santa Cruz, CAThis hotel features a restaurant, a rooftop terrace, and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Self parking, a garden, and a lobby fireplace are also offered.
Places To Go In Santa Cruz
Welcome, traveler, to Santa Cruz. Your journey has landed you here, and new adventures are calling your name. Now that you’ve arrived, you can stay in the safety and comfort of your hotel and watch the world spin past…or you can embrace this new place you’ve come to. Learn its streets. Meet its people. Learn its history. Your hand is already on the doorknob, isn’t it?
Things to Do in Santa Cruz
You’ll not be wanting for things to do in Santa Cruz. Explore the downtown area in search of museums and boutiques…or that next delicious meal. What tickles your fancy? A delectable five-course supper at the restaurant you’ve been hearing about? Or perhaps you’d rather read the paper while sipping hot coffee at one of the cafes scattered throughout town. Take in a show at the theatre, or just walk along down the main thoroughfare, watching people wander past.
Why spend hours ruminating over what to do in Santa Cruz? Let the possibilities wash over you as you explore this new region. Move out on foot and get to know the area on a more personal level. Find that perfect souvenir at one of the smaller shops, or reinvent your entire artistic aesthetic at your new favorite gallery.
Is the wind whispering suggestions in your mind? Rent a car and take it out beyond city limits and into the wild blue yonder. Explore the smaller cities and towns past the border, and get to know the stories behind them. Visit a county fair and let childhood memories wash over you as cotton candy melts in your mouth. Sample hand-made jam at a stop on a forgotten highway, or let the hustle and bustle of modern life sweep you away as you lose yourself in the organized chaos of a modern metropolis. Your choices are endless—and so are the adventures to come.
When you book your journey with Travelocity, you’re never far from Santa Cruz attractions. After all, the money you save when you plan a trip with us is best spent along the way. Whether it’s the roar of the city you crave, or the quiet solitude that comes with a simpler getaway, everything you need to get started is right here.
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