Santa Cruz County Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Santa Cruz which includes general coastal views and views as well as an individual male
Santa Cruz featuring bird life
Santa Cruz which includes flowers, tropical scenes and rugged coastline

Popular cities in Santa Cruz County

Santa Cruz featuring rocky coastline, general coastal views and a beach
Santa Cruz
Known for Walking, Beaches and Sea
This Californian city attracts visitors looking for sun and sand, and has one of the strongest surfing cultures in the country.

Reasons to visit

  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
  • Mystery Spot
  • Natural Bridges State Park
Capitola
Capitola
Known for Beaches, Dining and Shopping
Experience quaint Capitola: its beaches, oceanfront, art and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Capitola Beach
  • Hooper Beach
Aptos
Aptos
Known for Beaches, Dining and Family-friendly
Experience the beaches, seaside and local cuisine in Aptos!

Reasons to visit

  • Seacliff State Beach
Los Gatos
Los Gatos
Known for Dining, Shopping and Family-friendly
Los Gatos is calling! Discover its dining, hiking, wineries and more.

Reasons to visit

  • Vasona Lake County Park
Watsonville
Watsonville
Known for Beaches, Sports and Biking
Trip time! Discover the baseball, beaches and entertainment in Watsonville.
Bay Area which includes landscape views, tranquil scenes and a small town or village
Scotts Valley
Known for Friendly people, Family-friendly and Entertainment
Located in the heart of beautiful Santa Cruz County, this small city is a scenic paradise situated between the Pacific Coast and the Santa Cruz Mountains.