Introduction to Santa Cruzby FROMMER'SNovember 20, 2006 For a small bayside city, Santa Cruz has a lot to offer. The main show, of course, is the Beach Boardwalk, the West Coast's only seaside amusement park, which attracts millions of visitors each year. But past the arcades and cotton candy is a surprisingly diverse and energetic city that has a little something for everyone. Shopping, hiking, mountain biking, sailing, fishing, kayaking, surfing, wine tasting, golfing, whale-watching -- the list of things to do here is almost endless, making Santa Cruz one of the premier family destinations on the California coast. (read article)
Top Santa Cruz beachesby Lonely PlanetJuly 10, 2009Los Angeles may have Baywatch, but where Californias beaches are concerned, Santa Cruz more than...(read article)