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Welcome to Santa Cruz, CA

Santa Cruz has everything there is to offer in a real California beach town: world-class waves, miles of sandy beaches and a unique downtown steeped in local charm. It even has the West Coast's last remaining seaside amusement park, the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, a riot of cotton candy, saltwater taffy and rides like the Giant Dipper roller coaster.

There are giant redwood forests and great wineries, year-round events and nightly hotspots, acclaimed arts and unparalleled outdoor adventuring. There's the walkable Pacific Garden Mall and quaint Capitola-by-the-Sea for superb dining, shopping and gallery browsing.

There's so much to see and do that it can get a little overwhelming. That's where Santa Cruz.com comes in. Here you can find the great hotels, restaurants, attractions, clubs and shopping—everything needed to fully enjoy this quintessential California beach town perched on the northern shore of the wild Monterey Bay.

Accommodations in Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz offers every imaginable level of accommodation, from vacation bungalows and beach cottages to corporate retreat facilities. For the frugal traveler, motels throughout town range from budget-conscious to beachside cabin style, while luxury hotels and inns perch above the sea and await down redwood-shaded lanes.
· University Inn · West Cliff Inn · Santa Cruz Beach Inn · Comfort Inn · Seascape Resort

Santa Cruz Events and Attractions
Built to be the Coney Island of the West, the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk boasts an arcade, rides and fun food galore. From here, visitors might hop aboard the narrow-gauge Big Trees & Pacific Railway train to visit redwood country … or take a surfing lesson. Surfing is the local sport, and Santa Cruz has world-renowned surf spots in Steamer Lane and Pleasure Point. Campers, rock climbers, hikers and bikers all eventually find their way to Santa Cruz's state parks and beaches. Fans of the Bard will want to drop in on UC-Santa Cruz's summertime Shakespeare Santa Cruz Festival, rated one of the best in the country. Film buffs might schedule a trip to coincide with the Pacific Rim Film Festival each autumn or the Santa Cruz Film Festival in spring, while blues aficionados will gravitate toward early summer and the Santa Cruz Blues Festival.

Dining in Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz offers everything from casual fish and chips on the wharf to gourmet world-class fare—and yet jeans are always appropriate. In this casual atmosphere, ethnic and California cuisines mingle with an emphasis on fresh seafood and local organic ingredients. Downtown Santa Cruz alone offers an astounding array of casual and upscale dining, from taquerias to sushi bars and gourmet restaurants. Capitola-by-the-Sea is another destination for serious foodies. And the area's Farmers Markets are a surprisingly entertaining place to dine alfresco and enjoy the local bounty.

Nightlife and Entertainment
Music fans are in luck; the Catalyst features headline rock, pop, punk and reggae acts almost every night thanks to Santa Cruz's position between LA and the Bay Area. Blues bars, world beat clubs and the well-known Kuumbwa Jazz Center round out the offerings in this very lively city.

Santa Cruz Real Estate
Buy Santa Cruz real estate, search Santa Cruz apartments, find a Santa Cruz roommate. Or, buy a home in one of these many Santa Cruz area neighborhoods: Bonny Doon, Davenport, Felton, Larkin Valley, Live Oak, Rio del Mar, Seacliff.

Santa Cruz News
Headlines and news summaries from local newspapers and Santa Cruz area radio and television stations, including the Santa Cruz Sentinel, Berkshire Eagle, and CBS5.com.

Santa Cruz Surfing Guide

Santa Cruz Day Spas
The best luxe and progressive Santa Cruz day spas. Featuring A Good Vibe Healing Collective, a Santa Cruz-based company that offers mobile chair massage service throughout Northern California.

Santa Cruz Festivals
Annual festivals and events in Santa Cruz, California.

Santa Cruz Hiking Trails
Recommended Santa Cruz spots where adventurous types can enjoy day-long hikes.

Santa Cruz Romantic Getaways
Choice destinations in Santa Cruz for you and your lover.

Top Ten Santa Cruz Surf Spots
Santa Cruz surfing spots and shops.

Santa Cruz Bicycle Shops
A selection of bike businesses in the Santa Cruz area.

Santa Cruz Grocery Stores
A guide to New Leaf, Staff of Life and more.

Meeting and Conference Facilities
Santa Cruz hotels and resorts offers conference rooms for corporate, business and seminars with complete services for every need.

Santa Cruz Guides
Travel books, maps, dining guides and more for visitors of all budgets to the Monterey Bay Area, including Santa Cruz, Monterey, Carmel and Big Sur.

Santa Cruz Area Wedding Photographers
The finest wedding shutterbugs in Santa Cruz.

Monterey Bay Area Golf Courses
Monterey Bay Area golf courses, including public fairways and private country clubs in Monterey, Pebble Beach, and Carmel.

Santa Cruz and Monterey Bay Farmers' Markets
A guide to Central Coast marketplaces.

Santa Cruz Coffeehouses
Starbucks isn't the only game in town.

Santa Cruz Thrift Shops
Secondhand shopping opportunities ranging from the trendy Crossroads to the student-budget Bargain Barn.

Santa Cruz Movie Times
Check showtimes and purchase movie tickets for Santa Cruz movie theaters.

Auto Rentals
Rent a Car in Santa Cruz at special rates.

Santa Cruz News

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