Santa Cruz County Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Capitola Village. Capitola, Santa Cruz County, California, USA.
Colorful residential neighborhood in Capitola, California
Capitola Village Sunset Vibrancy. Esplanade, Capitola, Santa Cruz County, California, USA.
Hazy Sunset over Seacliff State Beach. Aptos, Santa Cruz County, California USA.
Capitola Village. Capitola, Santa Cruz County, California, USA.

Popular cities in Santa Cruz County

Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz
Known for Walking, Beaches and Sea
This Californian city attracts visitors looking for sun and sand, and has one of the strongest surfing cultures in the country.

Reasons to visit

  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
  • Santa Cruz Wharf
  • Mystery Spot
Aerial view of Capitola Beach in California, featuring pastel Venetian cottages, a wooden pier, a bridge over an inlet, and the Pacific Ocean.
Capitola
Known for Beaches, Dining and Shopping
Experience quaint Capitola: its beaches, oceanfront, art and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Capitola Beach
  • Capitola Wharf
  • Hooper Beach
Scenic panoramic view of Rio Del Mar Beach near Santa Cruz California with a wooden pier stretching into water, flanked by coastal buildings and palms
Aptos
Known for Beaches, Dining and Family-friendly
Experience the beaches, seaside and local cuisine in Aptos!

Reasons to visit

  • Rio Del Mar Beach
  • Seacliff State Beach
  • Seascape Golf Club
Monterey Bay Shoreline
Watsonville
Known for Beaches, Sports and Biking
Trip time! Discover the baseball, beaches and entertainment in Watsonville.

Reasons to visit

  • La Selva Beach
  • Sunset State Beach
  • Manresa State Beach
Los Gatos Beach in Zihuatanejo, Mexico
Los Gatos
Known for Dining, Shopping and Family-friendly
Los Gatos is calling! Discover its dining, hiking, wineries and more.

Reasons to visit

  • Vasona Lake County Park
  • Castle Rock Falls
  • Regale Winery and Vineyards
Panoramic view of deer creek in the morning near nevada city california
Boulder Creek
Known for Hiking, Waterfalls and Camping
Explore Boulder Creek: its hiking, waterfalls, camping and more!

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