1 day in Santa Cruz Itinerary

On the 15th (Sun), tour the pleasant surroundings at Capitola Beach, stroll through Rio Del Mar State Beach, enjoy the sand and surf at New Brighton State Beach, then examine the collection at Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, and finally immerse yourself in nature at Wilder Ranch State Park.

To find other places to visit, photos, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Santa Cruz planning site.

If you are flying in from France, the closest major aiports are San Francisco International Airport, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport and Metropolitan Oakland International Airport. January in Santa Cruz sees daily highs of 20°C and lows of 5°C at night.