Santa Cruz
70 miles south of San Francisco, 35 miles north of Monterey, and unabashedly left of center, you'll find great surf, sandy beaches, redwood-covered mountains, laid-back towns organic farms, and a burgeoning beer and wine scene. It's impossible to pick one place to visit in Santa Cruz County.
Top Adventures in Santa Cruz
Surf Cowell's Cove
4.8
Cowell's Cove is located just south of Santa Cruz’s iconic Steamer Lane. The break is a slow pealing right, and is a very user-friendly wave for beginners. It can get crowded on weekends, especially when it's sunny, but no need to worry, there are...
Bonfire at Seabright State Beach
5.0
This is a wide, beautiful beach that's an amazing spot to spend the day and enjoy a bonfire at night. Seabright is probably the most popular spot in Santa Cruz for a bonfire, due to its convenient proximity to the Beach Boardwalk. But luckily, thi...
Beach Day at Lighthouse Field State Beach
4.0
This beach is less crowded compared to other beaches in Santa Cruz. I got there early on a Saturday and found easy street parking. There was plenty of space to spread out on the soft sand. Later in the day I saw dolphins several times!
This is...
A Beach Bonfire in Santa Cruz at Twin Lakes SB
This one-mile stretch of beach is the perfect option for those looking for a peaceful Santa Cruz experience, but without the crowds. The beach features soft sand, playful surf, an awesome view of Walton Lighthouse, and a handful of fire pits to ch...
Santa Cruz camping, hotels, and more
Santa Cruz, California
Surfside Spanish Style Home | Epic Views & Hot Tub
• TurnKey Vacation Rentals verifies this home is professionally cleaned with products approved by the EPA for use against COVID-19, and o...
From $597/night
Santa Cruz, California
Spacious 3 Br – 3 Min Walk To Beach
Coastal adventures are minutes from your door at this spacious 3BR/2BA house in Santa Cruz with peeks of the ocean from most rooms. Walk ...
From $267/night
Santa Cruz, California
Beauty At The Beach W/ Fire Pit Steps To Ocean
• TurnKey Vacation Rentals verifies this home is professionally cleaned with products approved by the EPA for use against COVID-19, and o...
From $1,152/night
Santa Cruz, California
Charming Patio Home Near Beach
• TurnKey Vacation Rentals verifies this home is professionally cleaned with products approved by the EPA for use against COVID-19, and o...
From $161/night
