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Inside Background
Health & Safety 
Santa Cruz is a generally safe place to visit. The downtown is busy and active...
Last edited: March 11, 2008
History 
Santa Cruz was originally settled by Native Americans, primarily the Ohlone...
Last edited: May 05, 2008
Neighborhoods 
The Santa Cruz Wharf offers nearly a mile of ocean views, tourist-y shops, and...
Last edited: March 11, 2008
Tourist Board Info 
Santa Cruz County Conference & Visitors Council (CVC) For free information...
Last edited: June 15, 2006
Weather & When to Go 
Like any city by the ocean, summer is the time to pull out the bikinis and...
Last edited: June 09, 2006
Background 
Santa Cruz is one of America's many surfing capitals, complete with its own...
Last edited: June 12, 2006
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
Going to Santa Cruz?  How do you get there?  Well, that’s easy enough to do...
Last edited: March 27, 2006
Getting Around 
Travelers generally find that driving is the way that they are most likely to...
Last edited: July 08, 2006
Public Transportation 
Travelers generally rent cars and use a combination of driving and...
Last edited: July 24, 2006
Taxis & Rental Cars 
Taxi service is available in Santa Cruz, although most people find that it is...
Last edited: July 20, 2006
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Inside Things to Do
Family Travel 
Santa Cruz is a delightful destination for families. The main attraction here...
Last edited: July 05, 2007
Nightlife 
Travelers interested in knowing about the best local bars and clubs in Santa...
Last edited: July 09, 2006
Pacific Garden Mall 
Don't be fooled by the name, this isn't an indoor mall. Instead, it's a very...
Last edited: March 08, 2008
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk 
 The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk has been a popular destination for many, many...
Last edited: May 14, 2007
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
Santa Cruz has countless restaurants and types of food to offer visitors. Fast...
Last edited: December 16, 2007
Breakfast 
Santa Cruz restaurants specializing in breakfast range from the pedestrian...
Last edited: February 18, 2008
Cheap Eats 
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY CHARLIE HONG KONG 1141 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz, Ca 95062...
Last edited: March 17, 2008
Late-night Dining 
A favorite late-night dining spot is in downtown Santa Cruz. It's call Red...
Last edited: October 31, 2007
Bittersweet Bistro 
 This upscale Bistor is actually located in Aptos, just a few minutes away from...
Last edited: March 27, 2006
Cafe Mare 
The food is fresh and they really put alot of care into their food. Some of...
Last edited: February 29, 2008
Rock of The Sea 
  Rock of the Sea Map Mexican  & Seafood Restaurant Breakfast, Lunch, and...
Last edited: December 04, 2007
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Inside United States: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Currency  The United States uses the United States dollar as its currency. The...
Last edited: May 12, 2008
Crossing the Border 
For most visitors, a passport and a visa are the two critical documents you...
Last edited: May 11, 2008
Emergencies 
Call 911 for all emergencies, police, fire, and medical. There are still some...
Last edited: April 15, 2008
Important Phrases 
American jargon diverges from the rest of the world's -- most notably from...
Last edited: May 07, 2008
Telephones 
 The standard American telephone number is ten digits, such as 555-555-1234...
Last edited: December 18, 2007
Tipping & Etiquette 
Reminder and Warning:  This information is highly contested, confusing by...
Last edited: April 15, 2008
Additional Motel Taxes 
In many states motels, hotels and innkeepers of any description are subject to...
Last edited: September 08, 2007
Customs, Habits, and Etiquette 
Things NOT To Forget: Tipping: restaurant and bar menus indicate prices without...
Last edited: April 12, 2008
Discount Shopping  
A discount shopping trip in the United States can be a real bonanza for...
Last edited: April 30, 2008
Entry into the US from Canada 
Canadian citizens flying between a Canadian and American airport require a...
Last edited: June 20, 2007
Language 
On your first visit to the USA from the UK, you will probably think there will...
Last edited: March 08, 2008
Polite Manners 
Eye Contact In the United States, most people consider it polite, and a...
Last edited: February 14, 2008
Taxes 
Contents:  1. Understanding the "sales tax" on merchandise and food in the U.S...
Last edited: September 08, 2007
Traveling and Driving in the U.S. 
The image of the American car on a lone road is semi-iconic: names like Ford...
Last edited: May 05, 2008
Traveling with Infants and Youngsters 
In the U.S., there are certain customs about little ones that may differ from...
Last edited: March 15, 2007
US Customs 
Unlike most countries around the World, the USA requires all air passengers to...
Last edited: January 27, 2008
Where to eat with kids. 
If you have young children and want to eat in a relaxed atmosphere there's...
Last edited: May 10, 2007
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