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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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Weather

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Monthly Averages
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Jul
80°F 26°C
57°F 13°C
Aug
81°F 27°C
57°F 13°C
Sep
79°F 26°C
55°F 12°C
Oct
72°F 22°C
50°F 10°C
Nov
62°F 16°C
45°F 7°C
Dec
58°F 14°C
40°F 4°C
Extended Forecast
Friday
Jul 17
Hi:
81°F 27°C
Lo:
54°F 12°C
Saturday
Jul 18
Hi:
79°F 26°C
Lo:
54°F 12°C
Sunday
Jul 19
Hi:
79°F 26°C
Lo:
54°F 12°C

Traveler Reviews

Ocean Pacific Lodge

4 of 5 stars
Sacramento, CA
Jul 16, 2009

Spent two days at the Days Inn San Carlos in Monterey which would get a very negative rating if I could find the right sight. This place was like a breath of fresh air. Nice room, everything they...more

I Love Sushi

4 of 5 stars
Santa Cruz, CA
Jul 16, 2009

I've been here twice and always left happy. We had only the sushi rolls -- they offer a selection of traditional rolls, as well as a few original creations. I recommend the Spider and the San Jose...more

Saturn Cafe

4 of 5 stars
Santa Cruz, CA
Jul 16, 2009

I took my parents here when they were visiting. We didn't realize the place was vegetarian until we sat down and looked through the menu for about 10 minutes! The service was decent, we went during...more

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