Santa Cruz, United States

Santa Cruz Travel Guide

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Alternative names: Population: 64.2 thous.Area: 15.83 mi²Elevation: 7 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 36°58'12"N, 122°1'26"W
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Santa Cruz Top Attractions

Santa Cruz Attractions - What to See and Explore

Santa Cruz offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Santa Cruz Surfing Museum, Giant Dipper, Undertow Roller Coaster, Long Marine Laboratory. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

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Things to See and Do in Santa Cruz by Category

Sights, interesting and unusual places and attractions valued by most tourists. See the list of places to visit in Santa Cruz.

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Santa Cruz – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Santa Cruz, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Monterey Bay Aquarium (Monterey), Winchester Mystery House (San Jose), Gilroy Gardens (Gilroy).

  • monterey bay aquarium25 milesS
  • winchester mystery house san jose24 milesN
  • gilroy gardens22 milesE
  • san jose municipal stadium26 milesN
  • filoli woodside38 milesNW

Best Time To Visit Santa Cruz

Learn when is the best time to travel to Santa Cruz weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

Popularity among visitors

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June, July and August are the busiest months in this location.

Average temperatures in °F

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The highest air temperature is in May, June, July, August, September and October. While the coldest is in January, February and December.

Monthly rainfall in inches

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in June, July and August. Most of it rains in January.

Length of day in hours

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We can expect the longest days in June, while the shortest in December.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the top attractions to visit in Santa Cruz?

What is the best time to visit Santa Cruz?

June, July and August are the busiest months in this location. The highest air temperature is in May, June, July, August, September and October. While the coldest is in January, February and December.

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