Santa Cruz Boardwalk
California's oldest amusement park, opened in 1907, featuring the Giant Dipper wooden roller coaster and various arcade games and activities.
Santa Cruz Wharf
A large pier built in 1914 with multiple restaurants and good views of the boardwalk and Lighthouse Point.
West Cliff Drive
A scenic drive along the western portion of the city, offering coastal views and access to Lighthouse Point and surfing spots.
Natural Bridges State Beach
A picturesque beach with a natural rock arch, ideal for photographers and beachgoers.
Wilder Ranch State Park
A state park preserving a historic ranch with coastal trails and bluff views.
Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park
A park preserving a historic adobe that was built as a dormitory for the Santa Cruz Mission, featuring displays about life during that time.
Downtown Santa Cruz
An area with shops, restaurants, and historic buildings, including pizza and ice cream.
The Mystery Spot
A mystical area with optical illusions, offering tours that are fun for the whole family.
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
A park preserving old-growth redwoods, featuring a one-mile loop trail that is wheelchair accessible.
Roaring Camp Railroad
Offers a one-hour steam train ride into the redwoods, using switchbacks to gain elevation.
UC Santa Cruz Arboretum
A fantastic arboretum with over 2,000 different plant species and miles of trails overlooking the ocean.
Donnelly Chocolates
A chocolate shop that has been voted one of the best in the world, known for its ice cream bars.
Walton Lighthouse
A lighthouse built in 2002, located on the edge of the jetty and a great spot for sunset photography.
Lighthouse Point
Located on West Cliff Drive, it's a spot to check out the surfing museum and watch the surfers.
Stegnero Brothers
A restaurant on the Santa Cruz Wharf where the speaker recommends the clam chowder or the fish tacos; it also has a fish market.
Pacific Avenue
A street in Downtown Santa Cruz where you'll find shops, restaurants, and historic buildings.
Pizza My Heart
A chain that sells pizza by the slice, located in downtown Santa Cruz.
Penny Ice Creamery
An ice cream shop in downtown Santa Cruz known for its delicious ice cream and burnt marshmallow topping.
Seabright State Beach
A good beach to spend the day at, especially for watching the sunset and exploring the historic Walton Lighthouse.