Other than the boardwalk and the beach.
2006-07-12 08:43:58 · 6 answers · asked by Howie S 1 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Other - United States
Ok so I tend to hang out at the various beaches and parks but try someof these. I attached the links so you can peruse the sites for things that strike your interest.
Also check out Capitola - some some drinking spots there :)
Local Santa Cruz Hot Spots -
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
Best motel ?
Terrace Court Motel, 125 Beach Street - (831) 423-3031
Best fishing ?
Santa Cruz Wharf (Beach St.), boat rentals, salmon trips
Local hostel ?
312 Main Street (between 2nd and 3rd) - (831) 423-8304
Best parking ?
West Cliff Drive, Bay Street
Best burritos ?
Taqueria Vallarta #1 Soquel Avenue, #2 41st Avenue, #3 Pacific Ave.
Best sea food ?
Riva's, on the wharf (voted local's favorite)
Best surfshop ?
You already found it !! Good job !! Full-service here !!
Best local surf ?
Right here- Steamer Lane (experts), Cowell's (beginners)
Best RV beaches ?
New Brighton State Beach, Seacliff State Beach
Best ding repair ?
"Ding Master", all repairs, Micah Harmon - (831) 239-1794
Best fire beaches ?
Twin Lakes (pits, BBQs), Moran Lake
Best dog beaches ?
Lighthouse field, Corcoran Lagoon, Moran Lake
No-leash beaches ?
Lighthouse field, Mitchell's Cove, It Beach
Best bike cruising ?
West Cliff Drive (easy, 100% views), East Cliff Drive
Best bicycle rentals ?
Cruiser King - 575 7th Ave. - (831) 477-1288
Best skimboarding ?
26th Avenue
Best bodyboarding ?
Wharf break, Rivermouth, 26th Ave.
Best skateboarding ?
Fun Spot (Pacific Ave. at Beach Street)
Best mountain biking ?
Pogonip Open Space Preserve, UCSC campus
2006-07-12 08:52:06 · answer #1 · answered by justsaynotogrumps 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The beach and boardwalk(I'm sure its still open) is a cross between a Carnival and an Amusement park. Steamer lane is a great surf spot in the summer because it's not so big, in the winter you need to be really good. If you do surf just be respectful they're not that local. Cruise south and visit the Monterey Bay Aquarium on old cannerey row, it's kinda touristy but fun. Before you go back to S.C. take the 17 mile drive and see the famous Cypress tree. Head north and see the Big Basin it's great hiking. Well, have fun.
2006-07-12 15:53:40 · answer #2 · answered by D.J.G. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i love santa cruz, i live like an hour away and i go there all the time in the summer.
basically, santa cruz is a beach town so most of the stuff to do involves the beach and the boardwalk, unfortunately.
*make sure to bring a sweatshirt to the beach, it's always really cold and the water is freezing, it's not like the atlantic ocean. it's also cloudy and misty many times so bring warm clothes with you
ok, sorry, went off topic. you could go to downtown santa cruz, it's really nice.
2006-07-12 15:48:41 · answer #3 · answered by iluvgreenday 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Great shopping. Go up into the mountains for a great hike or hang by the river. Bike riding.
See the mystery spot--kind of touristy but fun. Roaring Camp Railroad in Felton. There's some nice wineries in the mountains.
And the above poster who said go visit Big Sur has obviously never been--it's a very long drive.
2006-07-12 15:47:59 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you'd like to know some santa cruz history you can visit the Museum of Art History which is near Pacific Ave (downtown). you can also visit the nearby university (historic barns, gallaries, student art, banana slugs), or shop downtown, there are some really cute one of a kind shops and restaurants. you also might want to check out who's playing at the catalyst, the club downtown.
that's all I can think of right now.
2006-07-15 06:53:58 · answer #5 · answered by ashenputtel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go inland!
Great views from the hills.
Go to Big Sur if you can.
2006-07-12 15:46:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋