Things To Do in Santa Cruz, California

At Monterey Bay's northern end, Santa Cruz offers some excellent swimming beaches. Though the sandstone br... More on DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: San Francisco and Northern California

This beach, with its famous natural bridge, is an excellent vantage point for viewing shore birds, migratin... More on Parks

Depending on your outlook, the Mystery Spot is either a reasonably priced tourist trap or a gateway to anot... More on NileGuide

Being a geeky kid with a scientist for a father, this place was always entertaining, not to mention a head-... More on Trekaroo

This museum actually holds some interest for nonsurfers, thanks to its atmospheric location in he Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse on a pretty coastal stretch. Surf-history fans can check out the s...

overview: You can tour the many habitats of Santa Cruz simply with a stroll through the exhibit area; visit woodlands, chaparrel, grasslands, and a variety of marine environments. Pound acorns like... More on MuseumStuff.com

The Boardwalk's roots go back to 1865, when John Leibrandt opened a public bathhouse near the mouth of the ... More on Beachboardwalk.com

Its free to just walk around the park. 8. More on Epinions.com

Since invitations to play Augusta National or Cypress Point are about as common as ashtrays on motorcycles,... More on Golf.com

It won't wow you with the views or goofy Dye-style contouring; Pasatiempo's genius reveals itself gradual... More on GolfReview

Founded by Kali Ray, TriYoga includes the full range of traditional yoga practices. On January 5, 1980, kri... More on YogaFinder

For all it's strengths, the Boardwalk isn't Disneyland. More on ThemeParksOnline

De Laveaga Golf Course is an 18-hole regulation length golf course in Santa Cruz, California. This short layout will reward good shots and provide a fun golf outing for everyone. Online tee times m... More on TheGolfCourses.net

Great deal for county residents, good deal for others. More on GolfReview

This coastal access point is a popular Santa Cruz surf spot. Open daily sunrise to sunset. More on GoingToTheBeach.com

The Hurry Back Inn was the one and only place in town where you could go without a dollar, after losing eve... More on clubzone

Waves crash endlessly on the jagged north coast-seals and sea lions seek refuge in the sandycoves and rocky... More on GoingToTheBeach.com

great surf spot, but can get dicey if you don't know what you are doing More on GeckoGo

Mission Santa Cruz in Santa Cruz, CA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find a... More on MuseumsUSA.org

When they say "like a kid in a candy store" I think they must be talking about Marini's. It is a candy stor... More on igougo