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Santa Cruz is one of America's surfing capitals, complete with its own museum devoted to the sport, and a beach whose waves are known all over the world. Spend some time enjoying the amusements on the Santa Cruz Boardwalk, or head over to the local "mystery spot" where gravity doesn't seem to work normally. For outdoor recreation, the Monterey Bay Marine Sanctuary and Natural Bridges State Park are the places to be.

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“Santa Cruz Beach Inn: Our Santa Cruz "home away from home"”

Santa Cruz Beach Inn

5 of 5 stars
MikeHPuyallup
Puyallup
22 Nov 2009

I am a 61 year old family man. My wife (God love her) is okay with myself and a friend traveling to Santa Cruz a few times per year to surf. We have stayed at the Santa Cruz Beach Inn six or seven...more

“Warning- DO NOT PAY WITH A CREDIT CARD”

Bay Front Inn

1 of 5 stars
AnabananaStpete
St Petersburg
21 Nov 2009

Please do not prepay for this hotel or offer a gift. I prepaid for my son in law and daughter to stay at this hotel and was charged twice on my credt card along with my son in law having to pay when...more

“perfect, modern, comfy inn right by the water”

Dream Inn

5 of 5 stars
SBorja86
San Francisco
21 Nov 2009

perfect stay in santa cruz. we were given a room right by the water on the highest level. rooms are large, furnishings modern, and the perfect location right by the boardwalk. it's the only place...more

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