Sightseeing
It is a short walk (less than 5 minutes) to this beach. It is run by the California State Park Service, and is free to walk in to this park instead of driving to the entrance and parking there.
55 locals recommend
Manresa State Beach
1445 San Andreas RdIt is a short walk (less than 5 minutes) to this beach. It is run by the California State Park Service, and is free to walk in to this park instead of driving to the entrance and parking there.
How better could a person connect up close and personal with the local wildlife and birds of the area and get some gentle exercise?
55 locals recommend
Kayak Connection
2370 CA-1How better could a person connect up close and personal with the local wildlife and birds of the area and get some gentle exercise?
Who doesn't like a romantic ride on a steam train, and a visit to an old fashioned town of the gold rush days?
150 locals recommend
Roaring Camp
5401 Graham Hill RdWho doesn't like a romantic ride on a steam train, and a visit to an old fashioned town of the gold rush days?
Shopping
A short walk; on the corner of Estrella and Playa. A great place to pick up picnic items, beverages and miscellaneous items. Open from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
El Patio Grocery
312 Playa BlvdA short walk; on the corner of Estrella and Playa. A great place to pick up picnic items, beverages and miscellaneous items. Open from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
Food Scene
Fantastic Mexican Food, a full bar, festive environment, and fun neighborly place!
56 locals recommend
Palapas Restaurant & Cantina
21 Seascape VillageFantastic Mexican Food, a full bar, festive environment, and fun neighborly place!
Everything Else
World class aquarium exhibits await your discovery! Set aside a whole day for this activity, there is sooo much to see and enjoy! Get your AAA discount tickets ahead at the AAA office.
668 locals recommend
Monterey Bay Aquarium
886 Cannery RowWorld class aquarium exhibits await your discovery! Set aside a whole day for this activity, there is sooo much to see and enjoy! Get your AAA discount tickets ahead at the AAA office.
An open air amusement park with a world class wooden roller coaster, a superb merry-go-round, and many additional attractions. This amusement park has and old fashioned carnival like atmosphere.
744 locals recommend
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park
400 Beach StAn open air amusement park with a world class wooden roller coaster, a superb merry-go-round, and many additional attractions. This amusement park has and old fashioned carnival like atmosphere.