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Inside Background
Health & Safety 
Santa Cruz is a generally safe place to visit. The downtown is busy and active...
Last edited: 11 March 2008
History 
Santa Cruz was originally settled by Native Americans, primarily the Ohlone...
Last edited: 05 May 2008
Neighborhoods 
The Santa Cruz Wharf offers nearly a mile of ocean views, tourist-y shops, and...
Last edited: 21 January 2009
Tourist Board Info 
Santa Cruz County Conference & Visitors Council (CVC) For free information...
Last edited: 15 June 2006
Weather & When to Go 
Like any city by the ocean, summer is the time to pull out the bikinis and...
Last edited: 24 June 2008
Background 
Santa Cruz is one of America's many surfing capitals, complete with its own...
Last edited: 12 June 2006
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
Going to Santa Cruz?  How do you get there?  Well, that’s easy enough to do...
Last edited: 27 March 2006
Getting Around 
Travelers generally find that driving is the way that they are most likely to...
Last edited: 08 July 2006
Public Transportation 
Travelers generally rent cars and use a combination of driving and...
Last edited: 24 July 2006
Taxis & Rental Cars 
Taxi service is available in Santa Cruz, although most people find that it is...
Last edited: 13 February 2009
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Inside Things to Do
Day Trips 
Nisene Marks State Park Located 7 miles south of Santa Cruz in the coastal and...
Last edited: 20 April 2009
Family Travel 
Santa Cruz is a delightful destination for families. The main attraction here...
Last edited: 05 July 2007
Nightlife 
Travelers interested in knowing about the best local bars and clubs in Santa...
Last edited: 01 December 2009
Wine Tasting 
This is a great way to spend a few hours in Santa Cruz.  Go wine tasting...
Last edited: 21 April 2009
Pacific Garden Mall 
Don't be fooled by the name, this isn't an indoor mall. Instead, it's a very...
Last edited: 19 April 2009
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk 
 Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - Fun in the Sun The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk has...
Last edited: 28 July 2009
UCSC Arboretum 
The Arboretum at UC Santa Cruz is an unsurpassed garden with flowering plants...
Last edited: 10 December 2009
Wilder Ranch State Park 
Website: http://www.parks....
Last edited: 01 August 2008
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
Santa Cruz has countless restaurants and types of food to offer visitors. Fast...
Last edited: 16 December 2007
Breakfast 
Santa Cruz restaurants specializing in breakfast range from the pedestrian...
Last edited: 18 February 2008
Cheap Eats 
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY CHARLIE HONG KONG 1141 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz, Ca 95062...
Last edited: 01 December 2009
Late-night Dining 
A favorite late-night dining spot is in downtown Santa Cruz. It's call Red...
Last edited: 31 October 2007
Bittersweet Bistro 
 This upscale Bistor is actually located in Aptos, just a few minutes away from...
Last edited: 27 March 2006
Cafe Mare 
The food is fresh and they really put alot of care into their food. Some of...
Last edited: 29 February 2008
Rock of The Sea 
  Rock of the Sea Map Mexican  & Seafood Restaurant Breakfast, Lunch, and...
Last edited: 04 December 2007
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Inside United States: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Currency  The United States uses the United States dollar as its currency. The...
Last edited: 06 March 2009
Crossing the Border 
A little preparation will help simplify the process of entering the United...
Last edited: 31 July 2009
Emergencies 
Despite the best of intentions, accidents and illness happen when away from...
Last edited: 26 May 2009
Important Phrases 
American jargon diverges from the rest of the world's -- most notably from...
Last edited: 22 July 2009
Telephones 
General: The standard American telephone number is ten digits, such as (555...
Last edited: 08 August 2009
Tipping & Etiquette 
Reminder and Warning:  This information is highly contested, confusing by...
Last edited: 07 March 2009
Additional Motel Taxes 
In many states motels, hotels and innkeepers of any description are subject to...
Last edited: 08 September 2007
America 's Outdoors 
 As I was walking , That ribbon of highway, I saw above me that endless skyway...
Last edited: 24 October 2008
Bottle/Container Deposits 
Depending on where you travel to in the U.S. bottle/container deposit laws...
Last edited: 27 April 2009
Customs, Habits, and Etiquette 
Things NOT To Forget: Tipping: restaurant and bar menus indicate prices without...
Last edited: 25 August 2009
Discount Shopping  
A discount shopping trip in the United States can be a real bonanza for...
Last edited: 06 December 2008
Entry into the US from Canada 
Canadian citizens flying between a Canadian and American airport require a...
Last edited: 26 April 2009
Language and America 
  Anglophone Nations  United Kingdom On your first visit to the USA from the...
Last edited: 25 August 2009
Polite Manners 
Eye Contact In the United States, most people consider it polite, and a...
Last edited: 19 August 2009
Taxes 
Contents:  1. Understanding the "sales tax" on merchandise and food in the U.S...
Last edited: 23 September 2009
Traveling by Car in the US 
Most first-time visitors to the United States will go to typical tourist areas...
Last edited: 20 July 2009
Traveling with Children and Teens 
In the U.S., there are certain customs about the young that may differ from...
Last edited: 04 April 2009
US Customs 
Everyone who arrives in the United States is process by U.S. Customs and Border...
Last edited: 26 April 2009
Where to eat with kids. 
If you have young children and want to eat in a relaxed atmosphere there's...
Last edited: 13 May 2009
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