The city of Santa Cruz, nestled along the northern edge of Monterey Bay, is home to a variety of activities, attractions, and unique Santa Cruz lodging options. Check-in to a charming Santa Cruz bed and breakfast or a cozy Santa Cruz inn, and prepare to discover all that this delightful city has in store for you. Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy the many recreational opportunities available in
Santa Cruz, including sailing, diving, swimming, surfing, bicycling, skateboarding, fishing, hiking, and rock climbing. Those with children, or simply those who remain children at heart, will definitely want to visit The
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk – California’s oldest amusement park – which features a 1924 Giant Dipper roller coaster. Meanwhile, the Santa Cruz Wharf is a great spot to catch a glimpse of sea lions or hop on a boat tour. Another popular spot in Santa Cruz is the
Mystery Spot, an optical illusion of sorts, where it is claimed that the law of psychics and gravity are not applicable. Other places of interest include the UC Santa Cruz Arboretum, the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, the Santa Cruz Surfing Museum, Natural Bridges State Beach, and Mission Santa Cruz. Shopping and dining opportunities also abound in exciting Santa Cruz. At the end of the day make your way back to the comfy bed and restful night’s sleep that await you at your Santa Cruz bed and breakfast or Santa Cruz inn.