Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz is a small coastal city in Santa Cruz County, at the north end of Monterey Bay in California, about forty miles south of San Jose and 75 miles south of San Francisco. It is best known as a countercultural hub, with a bohemian feel and youthful vibe, and fun weekend tourist attractions like the Beach Amusement Park and Boardwalk and the Mystery Spot.

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  • The surf museum is really nice. It´s small but you will feel how it all begun...  Pascale B.
  • Put a good sunblocker on you, otherwise you will burn in no-time. I speak from experiances  Julia G.
  • I love this place. Very chilled! Great friendly people. Good beach - surfing place. Go for breakfast on a Sunday - may have to wait on the street but cool because you get chatting to loads of people whilst you are waiting. One of the only places where the YHA hostel is a good one.  Anouska B.
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