Steamer Lane & West Cliff Drive
The most iconic stretch of coastline in Santa Cruz — walk the cliffs, watch the surfers at Steamer Lane, and feel the full force of the Pacific.
The most iconic stretch of coastline in Santa Cruz — walk the cliffs, watch the surfers at Steamer Lane, and feel the full force of the Pacific.
Downtown Santa Cruz’s cultural anchor — an engaging mix of local history and contemporary art, with programming worth planning around.
One of California’s most respected craft breweries, a short drive from the beach in Capitola — relaxed, unpretentious, and excellent.
Santa Cruz’s best wood-fired kitchen — seasonal menus, a serious wine list, and the kind of dinner that earns its own evening.
Ancient redwood groves just 20 minutes inland from the coast — a complete change of pace and one of Northern California’s great short walks.
A true Santa Cruz icon — a natural rock arch, tidal pools, and one of California’s finest monarch butterfly overwintering sites.
