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Lick Observatory serves as a leading observational astronomy research and education center open to students, professionals and public. Each half hour, a 15-minute presentation on the history of the observatory is shown in the 3... more
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For the past 25 years, cooks and connoisseurs alike have gathered on the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk for one reason: clam chowder. During the last week in February, this annual event provides a fun and very tasty way to spend a... more
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This is a state-of-the-art gym that appeals to rock climbers at all levels. 14,000 square feet of climbing terrain includes a top-rope and lead area, and awesome bouldering. A separate teaching room is great for beginners, with... more
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Santa Cruz Travel Experiences
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Santa Cruz, well, it wasn´t that far.
Highway 1, with it´s pretty coastal views, took us to Santa Cruz, where I had spent a summer a few years ago. It´s still as cr... Continue reading »
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You know, it´s not that far.........
We arrived in Santa Cruz in the evening, and had a quick drive downtown. Patrice had lived there for a few months so she was our tour gui... Continue reading »
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Remote Camping
I had selected this state park because it's the oldest in California, founded in 1902. The drive there once I got off 1 onto 9 was quite... Continue reading »
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Getting Acquainted
Woke up to the sound of birds chirping outside my window and was off to a great start for the day. Packed up what little I had unpacked f... Continue reading »
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Arriving in Santa Cruz
So here we are September 2003, I dont remember the exact date. Im off from work after 9 months with no holidays and i have just a couple... Continue reading »
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Popular Santa Cruz Hotels
- Coast Santa Cruz Hotel
- Hilton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley
- Inn at Pasatiempo
- Chaminade Resort And Spa
- Ocean Pacific Lodge
- Bay Front Inn
- Hampton Inn Santa Cruz
- Ramada Limited Santa Cruz Water Street
- Coastview Inn Santa Cruz
- Best Western All Suite Inn
Popular Santa Cruz Things to Do
- Lick Observatory
- Pacific Wave Surf Shop
- Santa Cruz Chowder Cook Off
- Pasatiempo Golf Club
- Catalyst, The
- Streetlight Records
- Seabright Brewery
- Pacific Cookie Company
- Pacific Edge Climbing Gym
- Kuumbwa Jazz Center
