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Mystery Spot

465 Mystery Spot Road off Branciforte Dr., Santa Cruz, CA 95065
831-423-8897
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Ranked #14 of 31 attractions in Santa Cruz
Type: Mysterious Sites
Activities: Group tours/walking tour
Description: This enigmatic place draws curious visitors who come to witness its gravity-defying properties.
Useful Information: Activities for older children
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San Pedro Sula, Honduras
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67 reviews 67 reviews
7 attraction reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2013 NEW

We visited this part since we were nearby in Santa Cruz, CA. Makes you wonder about physics and other stuff, but not in magic or unbelievable crap. Like some other forumites have posted, if you're in the area, then go and visit, it's a nice little place among redwood forests. The "bait or magic" of this place is actually something... More

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Sacramento, California
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW

We're still not sure how they pulled this one off, or how they have been pulling it off for so long now. But maybe something really is in the water?? This was a fun little field trip, we had a wonderful guide who showed us all of the quirky mysteries of this little area. Good little gift shop and a... More

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Delhi
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28 reviews 28 reviews
18 attraction reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013 NEW

The place is nestled in Santa Cruz hills near SFO, California, making it a serene place. The conduct trips in batches ot the mystery spot every few minutes & crowd control is well managed. There is a wooden cabin at mystery spot & it is this cabin & immediate surrounding areas that shows the vagaries of its mysteries. The parking... More

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Santa Cruz, California
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6 attraction reviews
Reviews in 65 cities Reviews in 65 cities
135 helpful votes 135 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

If your in the area, you have to come to the Mystery Spot. It's been around doing the same thing for 50 years. I don't really know how to explain what's there other than interesting, mind-bendy stuff. I don't even want to try and figure the oddities out, it was a fun trip into the forest at the very least.

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Soquel, California, United States
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2013

I've been hearing about the Mystery Spot for the last 50 years. Finally made it and enjoyed the tour immensely. Kids seemed to love it too. I can't vouch for the science involved but the effect was palpable to many and the tour guide was an enjoyable actor. Sometimes suspension of disbelief is really delightful.

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Melbourne, Australia
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3 attraction reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2013

I was a bit skeptical in the beginning because it didn't look special to me. There's no trick here as I tried to get them busted by using my own tool yet it just proved that this is real! Inside the cabin, at the bottom of the sloped floor you will feel the intensity of the gravity as everyone of... More

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Mountain House, California, United States
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2013

This place is a great little something to do while in Santa Cruz. It's about 10 minutes from downtown. I booked online for a dollar more than usual admission. 6 per person to book online and 5 at the gate. There is a five dollar parking fee due at the time of the tour. The scenery alone is worth the... More

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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29 reviews 29 reviews
15 attraction reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
72 helpful votes 72 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2013

1) Location is beautiful, but a little bit hard to locate. We drove from Santa Cruz downtown. It's only about 10 miles from the downtown area, but even the GPS fails to notice the narrow left turn while coming from the downtown. 2) This attraction is not overpriced. $10 per head, if I am correct. 3) Takes 45 - 60... More

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Senior Contributor
31 reviews 31 reviews
6 attraction reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2013

The tricks are old and worn, the place is also. I suggest going to the beach or staring at the back of your hand.

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Chico
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30 attraction reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
77 helpful votes 77 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2013

We went here on a summer weekday while in the area. Not worth a long drive, but we happened to be close. The price is pretty cheap, but of course your kids will want junk in the gift shop, and food. We had a wait before our tour, so of course we got.Sucked into buying food. try to bring your... More

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