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 "Along California's coastline and a few blocks from Santa Cruz's Municipal Wharf, Beach, and Boardwalk is HI-Santa Cruz Hostel at the Carmelita Cottages. Hostel Society members, among a few community organizations, and the writer Rick Hyman did much to preserve "bits and pieces" of the hostel's history. Today it is a part of the National Historic Registry and is located in a historic neighborhood called Beach Hill. The atmosphere at HI-Santa Cruz is as mixed as its history. There's an...

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Santa Cruz Travel Tips & Suggestions

Comment by Anonymous
I love it here. I go every year.
Comment by Steve
Santa Cruz is a touch of California class, but if you want to stay longer than three nights, don't stay at the youth hostel, they won't let you book another night.
Comment by Anonymous
Santa Cruz is awesome. Try to visit the small towns up in the mountains like Ben Lomand, Felton, Bouldercreek, and Brookdale.
Comment by Anonymous
If you wanna surf, Steamer Lane sucks. Too many locals ripping sh*t up.
Comment by Sierra Nevada visitor
The Seymore Marine Research Center and the Natural Bridges State Park where the Monarch butterflies swarm and mate are here. Both worth a visit. The Santa Cruz boardwalk is terrific. We went swimming and sunbathing in October and had a great time.
Comment by Alyssa
Santa Cruz is sooo much fun!
Comment by Anonymous
Pack a sweater! Because Santa Cruz is in California and a beach town, many people think it will be warm and sunny. Actually, it can get surprisingly cold. Also, don't count on swimming in the ocean, unless you wear a wetsuit. As with most of Northern California beaches, the water is freezing.
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Santa Cruz
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Saratoga (32 Km / 20 mi.)
Gilroy (40 Km / 25 mi.)
San José (42 Km / 26 mi.)
Pescadero (42 Km / 26 mi.)
Monterey (44 Km / 27 mi.)
Monterey-Salinas (45 Km / 28 mi.)
Los Altos Hills (46 Km / 29 mi.)
Salinas (47 Km / 29 mi.)
Redwood City (59 Km / 37 mi.)
Carmel Valley (62 Km / 38 mi.)

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