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Santa Cruz is one of America's surfing capitals, complete with its own museum devoted to the sport, and a beach whose waves are known all over the world. Spend some time enjoying the amusements on the Santa Cruz Boardwalk, or head over to the local "mystery spot" where gravity doesn't seem to work normally. For outdoor recreation, the Monterey Bay Marine Sanctuary and Natural Bridges State Park are the places to be.
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“perfect, modern, comfy inn right by the water”

Dream Inn

5 of 5 stars
SBorja86
San Francisco
Nov 21, 2009

perfect stay in santa cruz. we were given a room right by the water on the highest level. rooms are large, furnishings modern, and the perfect location right by the boardwalk. it's the only place...more

“FABULOUS!”

Pacific Blue Inn

5 of 5 stars
CoupleCycling
Sacramento
Nov 20, 2009

This was the best five days my husband and I spent last summer and we look forward to going back. The room was fantastic, the food was amazing, the location was walking distance or biking distance to...more

“Friendly, good-value, comfortable hotel right by Boardwalk”

Super 8 Santa Cruz Boardwalk East

4 of 5 stars
followsthefood
Akron, Ohio
Nov 20, 2009

We booked this hotel based on positive reviews we had read and were not at all disappointed. The location is a short walk from the Boardwalk and beach and only a short drive from downtown. We had a...more

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