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2 Room Suite - Indoor Pool and Spa - Walk to the Boardwalk
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Explore the beachside setting in Santa Cruz
Enjoy the entertainment and other features of Santa Cruz. This walkable city is known for its beaches, sporting events and seaside. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay are just a couple of the must-sees. Whether you're planning a family holiday, romantic stay or friends trip, vacation rentals offer features like full kitchens and laundry facilities for a more convenient stay.
Activities and attractions in Santa Cruz
Do you want to find attractions to visit in the area? Travelers enjoy fun activities like surfing, camping and biking. Venture out of your cozy vacation rental and check out everything that Santa Cruz has to offer. These are some of the major attractions to put on your list, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:
- Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk (1.1 mi / 1.7 km)
- Pasatiempo Golf Course (1.8 mi / 2.9 km)
- Zip Line (6.3 mi / 10.1 km)
- Seascape Golf Club (7.8 mi / 12.6 km)
- Mount Madonna Center (15.9 mi / 25.5 km)
- Testarossa Winery (16.4 mi / 26.5 km)
Exploring the beaches and other natural features in Santa Cruz
Whether you're an adventurous traveler or just want to appreciate the scenery, Santa Cruz is a great place to get out in nature. Here are a few of the area's most eye-catching features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:
- Monterey Bay (13 mi / 20.9 km)
- Main Beach (1.1 mi / 1.7 km)
- Santa Cruz Main Beach (1.1 mi / 1.8 km)
- University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum (1.5 mi / 2.5 km)
- Seabright Beach (1.6 mi / 2.5 km)
- Twin Lakes State Beach (1.8 mi / 2.9 km)
Seasonal weather in Santa Cruz
Travelers speak highly of Santa Cruz for its surfing. If you're hoping to enjoy some warm-weather activities on your vacation, September, August, July and October are the hottest months to visit, when temperatures average 63°F.
Transportation to and around Santa Cruz
The nearest airport is in Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal), located 13.4 mi (21.6 km) from the city center. If you can't find a flight that works for your travel itinerary, you might consider flying into Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC), which is 27.6 mi (44.3 km) away.
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