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The Best Santa Cruz Beaches

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Santa Cruz Beaches

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Natural Bridges State Beach , Santa Cruz
4.3
Enjoy unparalleled vantage points of the coastline and a butterfly preserve as you explore Natural Bridges State Beach. Located in Santa Cruz
Carmel River State Beach ©
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Carmel River State Beach , Carmel
4.8
With two of Monterey's most pristine seaside locations, Carmel River State Beach offers white sands, blue ocean, and a classic panorama of th
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Asilomar State Beach ©
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Asilomar State Beach , Pacific Grove
4.8
Take in panoramas of the forest, surf, and sand, and watch for birds, seals, and whales on Asilomar State Beach. Walk down the 1.2 km (.75 mi
Tours from $10
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2.5-Hour Electric Bike Tour Along 17 Mile Drive of Coastal Monterey
5.0
Duration: 2h 30min
Legendary for it's beauty, 17-mile Drive meanders up and down the hills of Pebble Beach, past amazing mansions and it's famous golf courses.  We wind our way along the rugged coastline and through thick cypress groves, stopping at all the amazing viewpoints.  Our local guides share their knowledge of the area's unique ocean wildlife and iconic landmarks...the Lone Cypress, Point Pinos Lighthouse, Lover's Point, Asilomar Beach. 23 mi. round trip, approx 3 hrs.  Min. height 4'10"; Max. weight 350lb. Alternating between separated bike lanes & road shared with vehicles (25 mph speed limit), we recommend "youth" riders be ages 16+ to ride solo.  Parents may book a bike for ages 13+ if their child is experienced enough to ride on a 25 mph road shared with vehicles.  The "child" rate is for children between 40 lb. & 120 lb. riding tandem with a parent on a RadWagon bike.
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Santa Cruz Main Beach ©
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Santa Cruz Main Beach , Santa Cruz
4.0
Spend your Santa Cruz vacation basking in the sun or riding waves at Santa Cruz Main Beach, one of the world's top surfing destinations. This
Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park ©
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Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park , Big Sur
4.6
Featuring forests, granite cliffs, 2,500-year-old sequoia trees, and a 24 m (80 ft) waterfall that drops into the Pacific, Julia Pfeiffer Bur

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BOOK WITH VIATOR 2.5-Hour Electric Bike Tour Along 17 Mile Drive of Coastal Monterey
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Our expert advice on where to stay in Santa Cruz

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Most of the accommodations in Santa Cruz occupy a place near the beach and boardwalk. Inns and bed and breakfasts make up most of the selection here, but you'll also find a few motels and hotels sprinkled in. You might consider staying in one of the inns or bed and breakfasts located inside some of the Victorian houses downtown, which lies just to the north. A number of budget motels line both San Lorenzo Boulevard, which is just across Carbonara Creek from the main tourist area by the beach, and Ocean Street a little farther north.
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Santa Cruz

4.6
Theme Parks · Dolphin & Whale Watching · Beaches
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