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Things to Do in Santa Cruz County in 2025 - Top Attractions, Local Food, Hotels & Travel Tips (Updated June, 2025) | Trip.com
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Roaring Camp
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Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
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Discover the most popular places to stay in Santa Cruz County, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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What to Eat
Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Santa Cruz County dishes and foodie spots.
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Rosie McCann's Irish Pub & Restaurant
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Shadowbrook Restaurant
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Popular Types of Attractions in Santa Cruz County
Nature and wildlife | Natural scenery | Beaches and shores | Mountain climbing | Cultural institutions | Museums | Themed exhibition halls | Science & technology museums | Historical attractions | Exhibitions & events | Performances | Concerts | Exhibitions | Leisure activities | Spa/massage | Farms and pastures | Camping and campsites | Sightseeing tours | Boat tour | Sightseeing bus | Outdoor activities | Cycling | Mountain climbing | Hiking | Parks | Amusement parks | Water parks | Water sports
Popular Attractions in Santa Cruz County
Cabrillo College Theater | Landmark's Nickelodeon Theatre | Equilibrium Float Spa | Stagnaro Sport Fishing Charters & Whale Watching Cruises | Capitola Historical Museum | Serene Skin and Body | Kaiser Permanente Arena | Swanton Berry Farm | Anatum Winery | Pinto Lake County Park | Twin Lakes Church | EXIT Santa Cruz | Evergreen Cemetery | Pacific Garden Mall | Saratoga Gap Trail | Enchanted Trail Trailhead | Floral County Park | Elkhorn Slough Brewing Company | Bronte Park | Dan Seldow's Fraggle Rock Grove | Callaghan Park Cultural Center | College Nine Trailhead | Lodato Park | Mesa Village County Park | Polo Grounds Dog Park | Seaview Ranch Park | DeLaveaga Park | Richard Vessey County Park | Castro Adobe State Historic Park | Ozzi & Josh's Dog Park
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Popular Restaurants in Santa Cruz County
Venus Spirits Cocktails & Kitchen | Westside | Sugo Italian Pasta Bar | Sevy's Bar + Kitchen | Oswald Restaurant | Woodstock's Pizza | Hollins House Restaurant | Laili Restaurant | Rosie McCann's Irish Pub & Restaurant | Mission Hill Coffee & Creamery | Zoccoli's Delicatessen | Cilantros | West End Tap and Kitchen | Jack O'Neill Restaurant & Lounge | Saturn Cafe | Pacific Thai Santa Cruz | Shadowbrook Restaurant | Ideal Bar & Grill | Bittersweet Bistro | El Palomar | La Posta | Paradise Beach Grille | Aquarius | Café Sparrow | Maya Mexican Restaurant | Appleton Grill | Village Host Pizza & Grill | Crow's Nest Restaurant | Avanti Restaurant | Sabieng Thai Cuisine | Zachary's Restaurant
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