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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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Traveler Reviews
Carousel Motel
Nov 27, 2008
We stayed here in July of this year, the motel is in need of some alterations and refurb.A couple were hanging outside the main gate wanting us to let them in to use the soda machine, the shop is only...more
Hitching Post Motel
Nov 26, 2008
If you plan to be here more than a week, call the motel directly to find out about their weekly rates (which are not posted online). We stayed in a 2 bed, full kitchenette unit for 11 days for just a...more
Santa Cruz Forum
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| Which beach area is best for looking at tidepools? | November 23, 2008, 4 replies |
| accomidations in Santa Cruz | October 16, 2008, 11 replies |
| Hotels with Sauna? | October 15, 2008, 7 replies |
| Any suites or accomodations in the area that will sleep 6? | September 16, 2008, 5 replies |
| Apple Pie French Toast help needed quickly! | September 20, 2008, 6 replies |
| Im back in UK,thanks for all your help. | September 20, 2008, 9 replies |
| Santa Cruz in late October? | September 22, 2008, 6 replies |
| I dont know what is wrong with me,im missing the place BAD! | September 29, 2008, 4 replies |
| Nightlife early October | September 24, 2008, 1 reply |
| Santa Cruz to Los Angeles in December | October 02, 2008, 2 replies |
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