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# Santa Cruz County

## California

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### Popular cities in Santa Cruz County

[Santa CruzKnown for Walking, Beaches and Sea](https://expedia.ca/Santa-Cruz.dx6666)

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
    
-   Pleasure Point Park
    

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[AptosKnown for Beaches, Dining and Family-friendly](https://expedia.ca/Aptos.dx6435)

## Reasons to visit

-   Rio Del Mar Beach
    
-   Seacliff State Beach
    
-   New Brighton State Beach
    

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[DavenportKnown for Dining, Friendly people and Sea](https://expedia.ca/Davenport.dx6085019)

## Reasons to visit

-   Shark Fin Cove
    
-   Scott Creek Beach
    
-   West Waddell Creek State Wilderness
    

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[Los GatosKnown for Dining, Shopping and Family-friendly](https://expedia.ca/Los-Gatos.dx8421)

## Reasons to visit

-   Vasona Lake County Park
    
-   Regale Winery and Vineyards
    

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[CapitolaKnown for Beaches, Dining and Shopping](https://expedia.ca/Capitola.dx177416)

## Reasons to visit

-   Capitola Beach
    
-   Hooper Beach
    

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[WatsonvilleKnown for Beaches, Sports and Biking](https://expedia.ca/Watsonville.dx10460)

## Reasons to visit

-   Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve
    

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