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1.Summertime is best
Submitted by:pgroot
May 11, 2009
Watch surfers at Steamer Lane (by the lighthouse) it's the best part. You can walk or bike a few miles along West Cliff Drive. Broad sandy beach and Boardwalk amusement park. Whale watch trips from the wharf. Pacific Avenue has street musicians bookstores and sidewalk cafes. Go up highway 9 to redwoods. Monarch butterflies may be at Natural Bridges Park from October to February; flying if temp is over 55. Nearby Seymour Marine Discovery Center has blue whale skeleton and aquarium.... More
Watch surfers at Steamer Lane (by the lighthouse) it's the best part. You can walk or bike a few miles along West Cliff Drive. Broad sandy beach and Boardwalk amusement park. Whale watch trips from the wharf. Pacific Avenue has street musicians bookstores and sidewalk cafes. Go up highway 9 to redwoods. Monarch butterflies may be at Natural Bridges Park from October to February; flying if temp is over 55. Nearby Seymour Marine Discovery Center has blue whale skeleton and aquarium.
Date of Trip to Santa Cruz, CA: May2009
Purpose of your trip: Personal
Cost of your stay: Under $500
Who would stay in Santa Cruz, CA: on,Adventureeekers,Beach lovers,Families with teenagers,Mountain lovers,Romantic couples
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2.can't beat the ocean and the redwoods
Submitted by:togfamily
August 3, 2008
downtown Santa Cruz has great shops and lots of street entertainment and the boardwalk with the old fashioned roller coaster is lots of fun but the best thing about the area are the magnificent beaches--great for dipping your toes or surfing. Wind your way on Highway 9 through the redwoods and go antiquing in the little towns enroute or try one of the excellent local wineries. Stop at Ben Lommond Market in Ben Lommond or at Johnnie's or New Leaf in Boulder Creek to get a picnic lunch then head... More
downtown Santa Cruz has great shops and lots of street entertainment and the boardwalk with the old fashioned roller coaster is lots of fun but the best thing about the area are the magnificent beaches--great for dipping your toes or surfing. Wind your way on Highway 9 through the redwoods and go antiquing in the little towns enroute or try one of the excellent local wineries. Stop at Ben Lommond Market in Ben Lommond or at Johnnie's or New Leaf in Boulder Creek to get a picnic lunch then head for Big Basin State Park--it is fabulous. Or go to Felton and board the steam train for a ride thru the Big Trees.
Date of Trip to Santa Cruz, CA: June2008
Purpose of your trip: Personal
Cost of your stay: $500-$1000
Who would stay in Santa Cruz, CA: on,Adventure seekers,Beach lovers,Families with small child,Families with teenagers,Mountain lovers,Quiet singles,Romantic couples,Value travelers
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3.Twin Lakes Beach and The Upper Crust Restaurant
Submitted by:jvjdamj
August 3, 2008
A perfect stay in Santa Cruz for us always includes spending the day at Twin Lakes Beach by the marina followed by dinner at The Upper Crust Restaurant on Mission St. and ending the day at The Boardwalk. On Wed and Thu starting at 5:00 pm you get an unlimited ride wristband for $9.95. You can't beat that.
For great tide-pooling go to Natural Bridges beach and don't forget to check out the Seymour Marine Sanctuary/Museum. They have a giant whale skeleton out front. It's a bit out of the way b... More
A perfect stay in Santa Cruz for us always includes spending the day at Twin Lakes Beach by the marina followed by dinner at The Upper Crust Restaurant on Mission St. and ending the day at The Boardwalk. On Wed and Thu starting at 5:00 pm you get an unlimited ride wristband for $9.95. You can't beat that.
For great tide-pooling go to Natural Bridges beach and don't forget to check out the Seymour Marine Sanctuary/Museum. They have a giant whale skeleton out front. It's a bit out of the way but worth the short trip.
Date of Trip to Santa Cruz, CA: July2008
Purpose of your trip: Personal
Cost of your stay: Under $500
Who would stay in Santa Cruz, CA: on,Adventure seekers,Beach lovers,Families with small child,Families with teenagers,Romantic couples,Quiet singles,Romantic couples,Value travelers
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4.SantaCruz..spectacular place to visit
Submitted by:gusrocero
August 3, 2008
oceanviews will leave you speechless.The Santa Cruz pier is a wonderfull place to enjoy the sightssounds and smells.The boardwalk will keep you busyand your attention all dayfor little or no money.... More
oceanviews will leave you speechless.The Santa Cruz pier is a wonderfull place to enjoy the sightssounds and smells.The boardwalk will keep you busyand your attention all dayfor little or no money.
Date of Trip to Santa Cruz, CA: September2007
Purpose of your trip: Personal
Cost of your stay: Under $500
Who would stay in Santa Cruz, CA: off,Adventure seekers,Beach lovers,City lovers,Families with small child,Families with teenagers,Mountain lovers,Romantic couples,Value travelers
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5.One of my favorite places to visit when I'm in CA
Submitted by:ccc0574
August 3, 2008
Beautiful 3 mile walking trail right on the coast overlooking the surfers beach. If you head out on the main pier there are cut outs on the pier that allow you to look down at the fat slob sea lions that camp out and sleep there. If you head down the coast another 10 miles or so to Capitola there is a charming meditteranian inspired motel that sits right on the beach that makes for beautiful pictures. Plenty of dining on the beach in Capitola and plenty of restaurants on Santa Cruz's pier. ... More
Beautiful 3 mile walking trail right on the coast overlooking the surfers beach. If you head out on the main pier there are cut outs on the pier that allow you to look down at the fat slob sea lions that camp out and sleep there. If you head down the coast another 10 miles or so to Capitola there is a charming meditteranian inspired motel that sits right on the beach that makes for beautiful pictures. Plenty of dining on the beach in Capitola and plenty of restaurants on Santa Cruz's pier.
Date of Trip to Santa Cruz, CA: February2008
Purpose of your trip: Personal
Who would stay in Santa Cruz, CA: off,Beach lovers,Families with small child,Families with teenagers,Quiet singles,Romantic couples,Value travelers,Romantic couples,Value travelers
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