This is a wonderful place to walk and admire the ocean and local sea lions who sleep under the pier. There are good restaurants and variety of stores. Parking is available on the pier but there’s a fee.

We ventured on the wharf/boardwalk as we followed the unmistakable sounds of sea lions. Great viewing areas of several sea lions. Great to see them in their natural environment instead of a captive theme park.

It is a very long boardwalk can you get to see the ocean, the fisherman, sea lions, and there are shops and dining. Parking is not easy in Santa Cruz near the downtown tourist area so be prepared. We walked along the beach and onto...More

Took a pleasant walk on the wharf. Lots of families. Different kind of view. On each side. Heard the sea lions and then saw them resting and swimming.

Longest wooden boardwalk! So cool! We strolled to the end and had drinks and appetizers. The view was amazing! Saw lots of people fishing. Great place for everyone! Loved listening to the seals!

We got a good look at all that there was to see on the wharf while we were trying to get a parking space. It's just restaurants and shops. We wanted to eat dinner but had no luck at all finding a parking space- even...More

The shops and restaurants are pretty run down. Flies while you wait for restaurants, old feeling to everything. The one restaurant we went to was good though, so worth the walk at least.