San Lorenzo River, Santa Cruz

Name: San Lorenzo River
Address: Santa Cruz, United States

#31 among attractions in Santa Cruz

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Facts and practical information

The San Lorenzo River is a 29.3 miles long river whose headwaters originate in Castle Rock State Park in the Santa Cruz Mountains and flow south by southeast through the San Lorenzo Valley before passing through Santa Cruz and emptying into Monterey Bay and the Pacific Ocean. ()

Length: 29.33 miCoordinates: 36°57'51"N, 122°0'43"W

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EastsideSanta Cruz United States

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San Lorenzo River – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Santa Cruz Surfing Museum, Giant Dipper, Undertow Roller Coaster.

~1460 ftW
Amusement park
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Santa Cruz
8 min walk • The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is an oceanfront amusement park in Santa Cruz, California. Founded in 1907, it is California's oldest surviving amusement park and one of the few seaside parks on the West Coast of the United States.
1.2 miSW
Museum, Specialty museum, Vernacular architecture
Santa Cruz Surfing Museum, Santa Cruz
31 min walk • The Santa Cruz Surfing Museum stands as a tribute to the rich history and vibrant culture of surfing in Santa Cruz, California. Nestled within the Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse at Lighthouse Point on West Cliff Drive, this museum offers visitors a glimpse into over...
~890 ftW
Iconic 1924 wooden roller coaster
Giant Dipper, Santa Cruz
5 min walk • The Giant Dipper is a historic roller coaster located in the bustling seaside city of Santa Cruz, California. Built in 1924, this wooden coaster is a beloved landmark within the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk amusement park.
~1750 ftW
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Undertow Roller Coaster, Santa Cruz
9 min walk • Undertow is a steel spinning roller coaster at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. The ride was built by Maurer Söhne and is the only spinning roller coaster in Northern California.
1.3 miNW
Museum, Mission, State park
Mission Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz
33 min walk • Mission Santa Cruz was a Spanish mission founded by the Franciscan order in present-day Santa Cruz, California.
1.1 miSW
Watersports, Surf spot, Swimming pool
Steamer Lane, Santa Cruz
30 min walk • Steamer Lane is a famous surfing location in Santa Cruz, California. It is just off a point on the side of cliffs in the West Cliff residential area near downtown Santa Cruz, providing easy access and a good vantage point for viewing.
0.6 miSE
Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture
Santa Cruz Breakwater Light, Santa Cruz
16 min walk • Santa Cruz Breakwater Lighthouse, is a lighthouse in California, United States, in the Santa Cruz Small Craft Harbor in Santa Cruz, California.
0.7 miNE
Marina, Sailing
Small Craft Harbor, Santa Cruz
17 min walk • The Santa Cruz Small Craft Harbor is situated in Santa Cruz, California, on the site of the former Woods Lagoon. Built in 1962–1963, its public use specializes in boating and extracurricular marine activities for the local community and visitors.
~590 ftE
36°57'52"N • 122°0'36"W
Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, Santa Cruz
3 min walk • Museum, Natural history museum, History museum
0.5 miE
Yacht club, Sailing
Santa Cruz Yacht Club, Santa Cruz
14 min walk • The Santa Cruz Yacht Club is a yacht club founded in 1928 and is the oldest, and currently the only, yacht club in Santa Cruz, California.
1.2 miNW
Concerts and shows, Concert hall, Theater
Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium, Santa Cruz
30 min walk • The Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium is an event and convention venue located in downtown Santa Cruz, California. It is owned by the City of Santa Cruz and is located at 307 Church Street.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to San Lorenzo River?

Nearby attractions include Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, Santa Cruz (3 min walk), Giant Dipper, Santa Cruz (5 min walk), Santa Cruz Looff Carousel and Roller Coaster, Santa Cruz (6 min walk), Undertow Roller Coaster, Santa Cruz (9 min walk).

How to get to San Lorenzo River by public transport?

The nearest stations to San Lorenzo River:

Train

Santa Cruz Boardwalk (5 min walk)

Bus

Murray Street & Seabright Avenue • Lines: 68 (9 min walk)
Seabright Avenue & Logan Street • Lines: 68 (10 min walk)