Attractions in Santa Cruz, California

Amusements

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk 831-423-5590
400 Beach Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Next to Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary
The over 100-year-old Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, a State Historic Landmark located on a mile of sandy beach, features both modern and classic thrill rides, restaurants,... more info map

Capitola Historical Museum 831-464-0322
410 Capitola Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95010
This museum features changing history and art exhibits and offers an extensive collection of historical photographs and artifacts pertaining to Capitola, the oldest... more info map
Museum of Art and History 831-429-1964
705 Front Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Located Downtown, Corner of Front & Cooper Streets
Features of this museum include four galleries on three floors with art and history exhibits, an archives room for historical research, and three historical sites. more info map
Santa Cruz City Museum of Natural History 831-420-6115
1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Visit woodlands, chaparral, grasslands, and a variety of marine environments as you tour this museum that features many habitats of Santa Cruz through the exhibit area. more info map
Santa Cruz Surfing Museum 831-420-6289
West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Located in the Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse
The exhibits at the Santa Cruz Surfing Museum explore surfing culture from its early origins in Hawaii through over 100 years of surfing in Santa Cruz. more info map

Seymour Marine Discovery Center 831-459-3800
100 Shaffer Road, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
A seaside learning center in Santa Cruz that offers hands-on immersion into the world of ocean exploration and discovery. It includes hands-on exhibits, an aquarium,... more info