Santa Cruz Wharf, Santa Cruz

Name: Santa Cruz Wharf
Address: 21 Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz, United States
Telephone: +1 831 420 6025

#23 among attractions in Santa Cruz

Piers and boardwalks

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Facts and practical information

The Santa Cruz Wharf is a wharf in Santa Cruz, California, United States, known for fishing, boat tours, viewing sea lions, dining, nightlife and gift shops. The current wharf was built in 1914, the last of six built on the site, and is operated by the City of Santa Cruz Parks and Recreation Office. The wharf is situated between Main Beach and Cowell's Beach, on the westside of the city of Santa Cruz. With a length of 2,745 feet, it is the longest pier on the West Coast of the United States. ()

Coordinates: 36°57'41"N, 122°1'19"W

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21 Municipal WharfSanta Cruz United States

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+1 831 420 6025

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Santa Cruz Wharf – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~1800 ftNE
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.
0.7 miS
Museum, Specialty museum, Vernacular architecture
Santa Cruz Surfing Museum, Santa Cruz
19 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 miNE
Iconic 1924 wooden roller coaster
Giant Dipper, Santa Cruz
12 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.
~1570 ftNE
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.
1.2 miN
Museum, Mission, State park
Mission Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz
30 min walk • Mission Santa Cruz was a Spanish mission founded by the Franciscan order in present-day Santa Cruz, California.
0.7 miS
Watersports, Surf spot, Swimming pool
Steamer Lane, Santa Cruz
19 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.
1.1 miE
Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture
Santa Cruz Breakwater Light, Santa Cruz
29 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
32 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
28 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.
0.9 miNW
Concerts and shows, Concert hall, Theater
Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium, Santa Cruz
24 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 Santa Cruz Wharf?

Nearby attractions include Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center - Unofficial, Santa Cruz (6 min walk), Undertow Roller Coaster, Santa Cruz (8 min walk), Golden Gate Villa, Santa Cruz (11 min walk), Santa Cruz Looff Carousel and Roller Coaster, Santa Cruz (11 min walk).

How to get to Santa Cruz Wharf by public transport?

The nearest stations to Santa Cruz Wharf:

Bus

Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center • Lines: Sct (6 min walk)
Bay Street & West Cliff Drive • Lines: 19, 20, 3 (6 min walk)

Train

Santa Cruz Boardwalk (12 min walk)