Santa Cruz California Guide
Lodging - Entertainment - Dining


Santa Cruz is truly one of the most entertaining towns in California. It's street musicians,
outdoor cafes' and many colorful characters create a lively atmosphere. The Santa Cruz
restaurants are among the best in America. Santa Cruz is a university town where
international travelers flock to experience California at it's best. A place
where the young and the hip crowd hangs. But most of all Santa Cruz
County is known for its great beaches, its majestic mountains,
enchanted redwood forests and many nature trails. Its
natural beauty is known throughout the world.

Beaches ... Dining ... Entertainment ... Lodging ... Transportation

Santa Cruz beaches, dining, lodging & entertainment at its best!


Entertainment

Ano Nuevo Elephant Seals .... Capitola Village .... Santa Cruz Yacht Harbor
Santa Cruz Wharf .... Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

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SeaLions and More at the

Santa Cruz Wharf


dining on Santa Cruz Wharf



Stroll along the wharf to fine dining, watch fisherman reeling in their catch,
and of course see and hear the giant sea lions, seals and marvel at
the magnificent view of the shoreline along the way!

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Water Sports Paradise!

Santa Cruz Yacht Harbor

one of the most picturesque harbors

The entrance to theMonterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. A place where you can sail,
kayak, sailboard, play volleyball on the beach, dine in the many fine cafes'
and restaurants while watching the sailboat in the harbor go out to sea.

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Recommended Lodging Accommodations

Capitola Suites ..... Inn at Depot Hill
Kennolyn Center ..... Pajaro Dunes Condos

PLUS

A COMPLETE LIST OF ALL HOTELS IN ALL PRICE RANGES


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CAPITOLA SUITES
In one of California most beautiful beach communities,
1/2 block from famous Capitola Beach.

Historic Village compound in Capitola 2mi to Santa Cruz.

Four luxury apartment suites in a small apartment compound are in the very heart
of Capitola Village by the Sea. This famous California Coastal community
is just three miles from the town of Santa Cruz. Capitola Beach
is considered one of 'best 10 beaches on the coast'.
Entertainment, restaurants and activities
are at your doorstep here.

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Kennolyn Center

kennoly StoneCreek Village.

A panoramic view from a 300 acre mountain setting overlooking Monterey Bay.
With a Hilltop Hacienda and a re-created old logging village on the
property with twenty nine (29) cabin cottages & suites with
fluffy duets, gas fireplaces, & private bathrooms.
There are extensive recreational amenities;
swimming, tennis, volleyball, hiking
basketball and more. A highly
recommended family option!

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INN AT DEPOT HILL

A luxuriously furnished B&B Inn in Capitola, California.

Perfect Weekend getaways, honeymoons or anniversary accommodations/
The Inn at Depot hill is a stones throw from Capitola California,
a quaint seaside village 3 miles from the town of Santa Cruz.
Elegant rooms & suites with exceptional style & comfort!

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PAJARO DUNES CONDOS
South County Santa Cruz, California

Beach front accommodations in Pajaro Dunes Condos

Fully equipped beach front condominiums nestled among the sand dunes of the Monterey Bay.
All of these vacation condominiums have living rooms, kitchens, dining areas,
linens, cookware, TV/VCR, stereo, and private deck. Most also feature
a fireplace and BBQ. Beach front -theme parties on request
with tennis court ground stand -golf course driving.

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Transportation

explore by bus

Local Bus Schedule


You can get most places you want to go in Santa Cruz County
on the bus. It is slow, but it is improving. And if
you ride a bike you can also load your bike
on to the bus pretty easily!

Bicycling

This is a great place to bike! The town and villages have bike paths,
and bike trails going most everywhere. It possible to rent
bikes by the day or week. Also a great place to
walk, with many nature trails.

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