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Recommended activities in Santa Cruz
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Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz
Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
Free cancellation available
Adventure & outdoor
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Santa Cruz Guided eBike Ride & Most Fun Bike e-Bike Tour
Activity duration is 2 hours
Free cancellation available
Tours & day trips
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Train Ride Adventure through Mother Natures Giant Redwoods Park
Activity duration is 10 hours
Popular places to visit
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
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Enjoy the thrill rides with your kiddos at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk as part of your trip to Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.
Pleasure Point Park
Explore the lovely green spaces of Pleasure Point Park and enjoy the surfing in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.
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