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Things to see in Santa Cruz, California (United States): 38 places and when to go

Santa Cruz, California is a city in United States with around 148,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 38 places in and around it, mainly Food and drink (11), Nature (10), History (9). The best known are Monterey Bay, Mystery Spot and SS Palo Alto. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 28. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

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In a nutshell

Where
United States · 36.9719, -122.0264
Population
About 148,000
Places
38 places on this site, in the town and around it.
What people come for
Food and drink (11) · Nature (10) · History (9) · Wildlife (8) · Museums and art (4) · With kids (3)
Best time
March to October.
Also possible
November to February.
Nearest airport
SFO San Francisco, 78 km as the crow flies

What to see in Santa Cruz, California

The places in and around Santa Cruz, California, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

And the other 14, by what you come to do:

When to go to Santa Cruz, California

The best time to visit Santa Cruz, California is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

  1. JanPossible9:44
  2. FebPossible10:38
  3. MarBest time11:43
  4. AprBest time12:57
  5. MayBest time13:59
  6. JunBest time14:31
  7. JulBest time14:18
  8. AugBest time13:25
  9. SepBest time12:13
  10. OctBest time11:02
  11. NovPossible9:59
  12. DecPossible9:28

Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight

In June there are 14 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 28. In June, 38 of the 38 places are at their best.

When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.

Getting to Santa Cruz, California

The nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO, San Francisco), 78 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.

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Other towns nearby

And all of United States, in its country guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to see in Santa Cruz, California?

The best known: Monterey Bay, Mystery Spot, SS Palo Alto, The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park, Giant Dipper. In all, 38 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

When is the best time to visit Santa Cruz, California?

March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 28.

How do you get to Santa Cruz, California?

The nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 78 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.

How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Santa Cruz, California as the destination and these 38 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

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