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Walking distance to Monterey Wharf.
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Santa Cruz, California Scavenger Hunt
Activity duration is 2 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 3 reviews
Free cancellation available
Food, drink & nightlife
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Capitola Friday Night Food Tour
Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
Free cancellation available
Water activities
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Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz
Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
Free cancellation available
Classes & workshops
See all 3 activitiesBeginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz
Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
Free cancellation available
Adventure & outdoor
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Santa Cruz Family Friendly Guided Electric Bike Tour (eBike)
Activity duration is 2 hours
Free cancellation available
Reviews of Main Beach
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Santa Cruz Main Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Santa Cruz Main Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
4/5(41 reviews)
Enjoy the exciting rides at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and see why everyone loves this theme park in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.
Santa Cruz Wharf
5/5(1 review)
Explore the waterfront of Santa Cruz Wharf and enjoy activities such as surfing in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.
Cowell's Beach
Explore the waterfront of Cowell's Beach and enjoy activities such as surfing in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.
Santa Cruz Harbor
Explore the waterfront in Santa Cruz with a trip to Santa Cruz Harbor. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Lighthouse Point Park
Explore the lovely green spaces of Lighthouse Point Park and enjoy the surfing in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.
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Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
313 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
175 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA
Marea Sol Hotel
301 Beach St, Santa Cruz, CA
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
611 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA
Casablanca On The Beach
101 Main St, Santa Cruz, CA
Ocean Pacific Lodge
301 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA
Beachview Inn
50 Front St, Santa Cruz, CA
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
407 Broadway, Santa Cruz, CA
Beach Street Inn and Suites
125 Beach Street, Santa Cruz, CA
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