Santa Cruz County

California

A row of colorful buildings along a sandy beach at sunset.
A colorful coastal town with a sandy beach and a calm body of water.
A large rock formation with an arch, surrounded by ocean waves.
A coastal town with colorful buildings, a calm waterfront, and palm trees.
Colorful houses by a waterfront with palm trees in the background.

Popular cities in Santa Cruz County

Santa Cruz
Known for Walking, Beaches and Sea

Reasons to visit

  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
  • Mystery Spot
  • Santa Cruz Wharf
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Capitola
Known for Beaches, Dining and Shopping

Reasons to visit

  • Capitola Beach
  • Capitola Wharf
  • Hooper Beach
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Aptos
Known for Beaches, Dining and Family-friendly

Reasons to visit

  • Rio Del Mar Beach
  • Seacliff State Beach
  • Seascape Golf Club
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Watsonville
Known for Beaches, Sports and Biking

Reasons to visit

  • La Selva Beach
  • Sunset State Beach
  • Manresa State Beach
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Los Gatos
Known for Dining, Shopping and Family-friendly

Reasons to visit

  • Vasona Lake County Park
  • Castle Rock Falls
  • Regale Winery and Vineyards
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Scotts Valley
Known for Friendly people, Family-friendly and Entertainment

Reasons to visit

  • Frontier Ranch
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Stay near popular Santa Cruz County attractions

A beachside amusement park with a Ferris wheel, a roller coaster, and a building with a red roof.
Photo by Jie Ric
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Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

8.8/10 (6,089 reviews)
Enjoy the thrills at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and find out why people love this theme park in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.
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