Title: Visit Santa Cruz County: Best of Santa Cruz County Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca

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# Santa Cruz County

## California

![Capitola Village. Capitola, Santa Cruz County, California, USA.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635996998000/4c725f90-bdec-41af-a2bc-cd11402e3042.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![On the way up to Año Nuevo State Reserve, we stopped in at this cove. It's a bit north of Santa Cruz, in the town of Davenport. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6085019/f05b9928-bbfb-426b-ac58-cfb618b272e2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Not only is the beach beautiful but there is a refugee for wintering monarch butterflies! This was also where I saw my first sea lion when I moved here! #beachbound ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6666/5ca6db42-f476-49f4-b79b-1f1575e51ee7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Walk through cave!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6666/f5e7a2ff-3c08-4003-b2c9-0326dc61e1f4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![The Long exposure resulted i Milky Waters of the shore

#BvSWater](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6085019/c5f33d51-6401-4f3b-b884-59b09029357e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

### Popular cities in Santa Cruz County

[Santa Cruz

Known for Walking, Beaches and Sea

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This Californian city attracts visitors looking for sun and sand, and has one of the strongest surfing cultures in the country.

## Reasons to visit

- Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
- Mystery Spot
- Natural Bridges State Park

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[Capitola

Known for Beaches, Dining and Shopping

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Experience quaint Capitola: its beaches, oceanfront, entertainment, and more! 

## Reasons to visit

- Capitola Beach
- Capitola Wharf
- Hooper Beach

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[Los Gatos

Known for Dining, Shopping and Family-friendly

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Los Gatos is calling! Discover its food, hiking, wineries, and more. 

## Reasons to visit

- Vasona Lake County Park
- Castle Rock Falls
- Regale Winery and Vineyards

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[Aptos

Known for Beaches, Dining and Family-friendly

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Experience the beaches, seaside, and local cuisine in Aptos! 

## Reasons to visit

- Rio Del Mar Beach
- Seacliff State Beach
- Seascape Golf Club

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[Watsonville

Known for Beaches, Sports and Biking

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Trip time! Discover the baseball, beaches, and surfing in Watsonville. 

## Reasons to visit

- La Selva Beach
- Sunset State Beach
- Manresa State Beach

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[Felton

Known for Rivers, Relaxing and Forests

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Come to relaxing Felton and enjoy its camping, forests, and coffee. 

## Reasons to visit

- Roaring Camp Railroads
- Felton Covered Bridge Park

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