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Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, CA, United States of America · California

Destination guide

About Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz is the largest city in, and the county seat of, Santa Cruz County, California, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city population was 62,956. Situated on the northern edge of Monterey Bay, Santa Cruz is a popular tourist destination, owing to its beaches, surf culture, and historic landmarks.

Best time
Nov - Apr
Language
English
Currency
USD ($)
Timezone
America/Los_Angeles
Population
62,956

Local guide

Things to do

Experiences and activities travelers enjoy around the destination.

5 spotsView all
  • Santa Cruz Civic AuditoriumTheatre · Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium, Church Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95061, United States of America
  • Jewel TheatreTheatre · Jewel Theatre, 1001 Chestnut Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95061, United States of America
  • NickelodeonEntertainment · Nickelodeon, 210 Lincoln Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, United States of America
  • Santa Cruz CinemaEntertainment · Santa Cruz Cinema, 1405 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, United States of America
  • Octagon Museum ParkPark · Octagon Museum Park, Downtown, Santa Cruz, California, United States of America

Sightseeing

Top attractions

Landmarks and sights travelers visit around the destination.

5 spotsView all
  • Rincon ParkPark · Rincon Park, Downtown, Santa Cruz, California, United States of America
  • Hinds HouseSightseeing · Hinds House, 529 Chestnut Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95061, United States of America
  • Downtown Neighborhood Historic DistrictPark · Downtown Neighborhood Historic District, Santa Cruz, CA 95061, United States of America
  • Williams-Reynolds HouseSightseeing · Williams-Reynolds House, Green Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95061, United States of America
  • CubeSightseeing · Cube, Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95061, United States of America

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FAQs about Santa Cruz

Nov - Apr

Location

Santa Cruz, CA, United States of America

Santa Cruz, CA, United States of America

36.9744° N, 122.0295° W

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