Golden Gate Villa, Santa Cruz

Name: Golden Gate Villa
Address: Santa Cruz, United States

#33 among attractions in Santa Cruz

Queen Anne architecture

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Facts and practical information

The Golden Gate Villa is a Queen Anne style house built in 1891 in Santa Cruz, California. The house was designed by San Francisco architect Thomas J. Welsh for Major Frank McLaughlin, a mining engineer and California politician. Visitors to Golden Gate Villa included Theodore Roosevelt and Thomas Edison. In the 1940s the house was operated as a restaurant, the Palais Monte Carlo. After passing through several owners, in 1963 the house was purchased by seafood magnate William W. Durney and his screenwriter wife Dorothy Kingsley, who sold it to the present owner. On July 24, 1975, the Golden Gate Villa was added to the United States National Register of Historic Places. ()

Built: 1891 (133 years ago)Coordinates: 36°58'2"N, 122°1'19"W

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Golden Gate Villa – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~1780 ftSE
Amusement park
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Santa Cruz
9 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.
1.1 miS
Museum, Specialty museum, Vernacular architecture
Santa Cruz Surfing Museum, Santa Cruz
29 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...
0.4 miSE
Iconic 1924 wooden roller coaster
Giant Dipper, Santa Cruz
11 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.
~1550 ftSE
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Undertow Roller Coaster, Santa Cruz
8 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.
0.8 miNW
Museum, Mission, State park
Mission Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz
21 min walk • Mission Santa Cruz was a Spanish mission founded by the Franciscan order in present-day Santa Cruz, California.
1.1 miS
Watersports, Surf spot, Swimming pool
Steamer Lane, Santa Cruz
29 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.
1.2 miE
Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture
Santa Cruz Breakwater Light, Santa Cruz
31 min walk • Santa Cruz Breakwater Lighthouse, is a lighthouse in California, United States, in the Santa Cruz Small Craft Harbor in Santa Cruz, California.
1.2 miE
Marina, Sailing
Small Craft Harbor, Santa Cruz
30 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.
0.7 miE
36°57'52"N • 122°0'36"W
Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, Santa Cruz
18 min walk • Museum, Natural history museum, History museum
1.1 miE
Yacht club, Sailing
Santa Cruz Yacht Club, Santa Cruz
27 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.
0.6 miNW
Concerts and shows, Concert hall, Theater
Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium, Santa Cruz
16 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 Golden Gate Villa?

Nearby attractions include Undertow Roller Coaster, Santa Cruz (8 min walk), Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center - Unofficial, Santa Cruz (9 min walk), Felix Kulpa Gallery & Sculpture Garden, Santa Cruz (9 min walk), Santa Cruz Looff Carousel and Roller Coaster, Santa Cruz (10 min walk).

How to get to Golden Gate Villa by public transport?

The nearest stations to Golden Gate Villa:

Bus

2nd Street & Cliff Street • Lines: 3 (4 min walk)
Pacific Avenue & Center Street • Lines: 19, 20, 3 (6 min walk)

Train

Santa Cruz Boardwalk (11 min walk)