Location: Central Coast California < California < USA
Nearest Airport:
San Jose International (SJC) at 35
Miles
Nearest Beach:
beach at 25
Metres
Car: recommended
Santa Cruz is loaded with fun things to do. There's UC Santa Cruz
nearby, several parks, and great beach activities all up and down
the coast just minutes away.
The beach is an easy 5 minute walk to the Sunny Cove beach which is a favorite beach of the locals because it is smaller, safe, and has both waves and same. This beach is a one of the best wading and skim boarding
beaches in Santa Cruz.
Many surf shops including O'Neills 5 minute drive away. 5 minute drive to Capitola, 5 minute drive to the yacht harbor, and 10 minute drive to Boardwalk.
The Boardwalk is a full amusement park with a legendary old style
roller coaster and free oldies rock concerts in the summer. Less
than an hour drive south to Monterey/Carmel. About an hour drive
north to San Francisco. Grab your flip flops and come to Santa Cruz!