Visitors really like Santa Cruz, especially its entertainment and beaches. Enjoy outdoor activities like camping and cycling. Top attractions include Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. While you're here, make time to enjoy other sights such as Monterey Bay.
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
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The price is AU$179
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12 Feb - 13 Feb
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Top neighbourhoods in Santa Cruz
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Westside Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz's Westside Santa Cruz neighbourhood is known for its beaches and theme parks, and entices visitors with attractions, including Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay.
Top landmarks in Santa Cruz
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Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
If thrills are what you're after, head to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, located 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from central Santa Cruz. If you have fun at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, you'll love Boardwalk Bowl and Sky Glider, both a short walk away.
Santa Cruz and related destinations
Santa Cruz is admired for its sports and seaside, while top attractions include Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. Visitors highlight this walkable city's entertainment while sights include Ocean Street and Pacific Avenue.
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Notable for its seaside, Point Pleasant - Toms River features attractions such as Island Beach State Park Entrance and Ocean County Mall. Visitors to this beachside city speak highly of the bars whereas sights include Seaside Park Beach and Seaside Heights Beach.
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Notable for its seaside, Ogunquit - Wells features attractions such as Footbridge Beach and Ogunquit Beach. This beachside city has something for everyone including seafood restaurants and sights like Moody Beach and Ogunquit Playhouse—all within a scenic setting.
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Red Bank - Tinton Falls is applauded for its live music and entertainment with such cultural attractions as Count Basie Theater and PNC Bank Art Center. Visitors highlight this beachside city's seaside while sights include Monmouth Mall and Monmouth Park.
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Oregon Coast, well known for its seaside and casinos, features attractions such as Cape Perpetua and Thor's Well. Visitors to this beachside city speak highly of the seafood restaurants whereas sights include Yachats Beach and Siuslaw National Forest.
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