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Things
in Santa Cruz County, CA |
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With
gorgeous scenery, charming shops and a relaxed
beach atmosphere, Santa Cruz is the quintessential
California town. Local attractions and activities
to include during your stay at Santa
Cruz Beach Inn include: |
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This State Historic Landmark is California’s
only major seaside amusement park and home to
two National Historic Landmarks: the 1911 Looff
Carousel and 1924 Giant Dipper roller coaster.
For more information, call (831) 423-5590.
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The
Mystery Spot of Santa Cruz |
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This gravitational anomaly located in the redwood
forests is contained in a circular area of about150
feet in diameter. Visitors experience puzzling
variations of gravity, perspective, and height.
Theories vary from spacecraft to a magma vortex.
See for yourself!
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University
of California, Santa Cruz |
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This public university is one of the ten campuses
of the University of California. It offers over
60 undergraduate majors, with graduate programs
in more than 30 fields. Popular undergraduate
majors include art, business management economics,
molecular and cell biology, and psychology.
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Santa
Cruz Wharf |
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The current wharf was built in 1914 —
the last of six built on the site. It's known
for fishing, recreation and great whale watching
in Santa Cruz.
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Marine
Discovery Center |
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This working marine laboratory features exhibits,
an aquarium, touch tanks, tours to marine mammal
research overlook, and even the world's largest
whale skeleton.
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Capitola
Village |
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This intimate beach village is perfect for
a romantic weekend visit. Experience quaint
shops and eateries, as well as an interesting
bit of California history.
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Roaring
Camp Train |
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You can see California's breathtaking redwood
forests from two historic railroads. Take the
steam train through the Big Trees to Bear Mountain
or go by beach train down the scenic San Lorenzo
River to Santa Cruz's beaches.
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Surf
Museum at the Lighthouse |
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In the Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse, the
museum overlooks renowned surfing spot Steamer
Lane and features photographs, surfboards, and
other interesting items recounting more than
100 years of surfing history in Santa Cruz.
For hours and information, call (831) 420-6289.
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Annual
Events |
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From
food and wine festivals to great surf competitions,
Santa Cruz County offers beautiful surroundings
and ideal weather for many popular events.
To find events by name or to browse by month |
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| Watersports |
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Adventure
Sports Kayaking
(831) 458-3648
303 Potrero Street |
Santa
Cruz Boat Rentals
(831) 423-1739
15 Municipal Wharf |
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Club
Aquatic Sport
(831) 475-3025
1716 Brommer Street |
Stagnaro
Fishing Trips
(831) 427-2334
32 Municipal Wharf |
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Aqua
Safaris Scuba Center
(831) 479-4386
6896 Soquel Ave.
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O'Neill
Sea Odyssey
(831) 475-1561
2222 E Cliff Drive
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| Golf |
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De
Laveaga Golf Course
(831) 423-7212
401 Upper Park Road |
Seascape
Golf Course
(831) 688-3213
610 Clubhouse Drive |
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Pasatiempo
Golf Club
(831) 459-9169
20 Clubhouse Road |
Spring
Hills Golf Course
(831) 724-1404
501 Spring Hills Drive |
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Scotts
Valley Golf Course
(831) 438-3058
263 Mount Hermon Road
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Boulder
Creek Golf Club
(831) 338-2111
16901 Big Basin Way
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