DESTINATIONS

Santa Cruz County is undoubtedly the quintessential California beach destination. Family-friendly but with a classic surf vibe, visitors mix effortlessly with locals in Santa Cruz and Pleasure Point. Explore the sweet towns of Capitola and Soquel, and visit the “Cement Ship” in Aptos, or a u-pick farm in Watsonville and Pajaro Valley. Visit the redwoods in the San Lorenzo Valley at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park or by a reservoir at Loch Lomond. Look for sea glass in Davenport or check out Scotts Valley. Start exploring now!

Santa Cruz County Destinations

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Aptos

From the redwoods to the sea, explore the beauty of Aptos.

Capitola & Soquel

Discover the Pacific coast’s oldest seaside resort town.

Davenport

Explore the rugged coastal beauty of Davenport.

Pleasure Point

Relax in the coastal surf town of Pleasure Point.

San Lorenzo Valley

Wind through the redwoods in the Santa Cruz Mountains.

Santa Cruz

Don’t miss the classic Santa Cruz experience.

Scotts Valley

Unwind in the peaceful town of Scotts Valley.

Watsonville & the Pajaro Valley

From arts to agriculture, discover the flavors of South County.

Monterey Bay

Find Your Awe in the Monterey Bay.

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Santa Cruz County

Destinations

70 miles south of San Francisco, 35 miles north of Monterey, and unabashedly left of center, you’ll find great surf, sandy beaches, redwood-covered mountains, laid-back towns organic farms, and a burgeoning beer and wine scene. It’s impossible to pick one place to visit in Santa Cruz County. Take a quick cruz of them all!