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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Santa_Cruz,_CaliforniaSanta Cruz, California - Wikipedia

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   Santa Cruz (Spanish for "Holy Cross") is the largest city and the county seat of Santa Cruz County, in Northern California. As of the 2020 census, the city population was 62,956. [10] Situated on the northern edge of Monterey Bay, Santa Cruz is a popular tourist destination, owing to its beaches, surf culture, and historic landmarks.

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3. www.visittheusa.com › destination › santa-cruzSanta Cruz, California: Beaches, Boardwalk, Whales and Wineries

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   Where else can you ride a vintage wooden roller coaster but at the renowned Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk; walk out a half-mile into the waters of the Monterey Bay on the century-old Santa Cruz Wharf; or visit a surfing museum housed inside a lighthouse overlooking Steamer Lane, one of the best places in the United States to surf? For beginners, surf ...

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   A mere 90 minutes south of San Francisco and 30 minutes north of Monterey Bay, California’s Highway 1 passes straight through Santa Cruz County. The most famous scenic drive in California, this legendary highway offers unobstructed coastal vistas, wineries, Mission Santa Cruz and the downtown area. South of Santa Cruz are the picturesque towns of C...

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   Santa Cruz County’s landscape enhances its food and wine scene. Rich, sandy soil combined with warm, sunny days and cool, foggy nights create one of the most distinctive geographical areas in California. The culinary movement begins at the farmers' markets. Menus are created in harmony with the seasons to highlight locally grown items at their peak...

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4. www.planetware.com › santa-cruz-us-ca-scr17 Top-Rated Attractions & Places to Visit in Santa Cruz

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   • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk delivers classic summertime fun, complete with amusement park rides, games, and tourist attractions.
   • Main Beach & Cowell Beach. Besides the boardwalk, the main reason to visit Santa Cruz is the beach. The sunny Mediterranean weather, sandy shores, and safe waters make Santa Cruz one of the best beach destinations in California.
   • Santa Cruz Wharf. The Santa Cruz Wharf was built in 1914 to serve deep-water vessels, however today it is used as a fishing pier and sightseeing vantage point.
   • West Cliff Drive & the Surfing Museum. A six-mile pathway on West Cliff Drive hugs the coastline and provides a scenic route for walking and cycling. Along the way, the views of the Pacific Ocean are truly breathtaking.

5. www.britannica.com › place › Santa-Cruz-CaliforniaSanta Cruz | California, Map, History, & Facts | Britannica

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   Oct 9, 2024 · Santa Cruz, city, seat (1850) of Santa Cruz county, west-central California, U.S. It lies on the north shore of Monterey Bay, at the foot of the Santa Cruz Mountains, and is about 80 miles (130 km) south of San Francisco.

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6. www.worldatlas.com › cities › santa-cruz-californiaSanta Cruz, California - WorldAtlas

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   Apr 17, 2022 · Santa Cruz is perched on the sandy beaches of the Pacific Ocean Coastline of the United States of America and is situated in the Northern region of California, the state with the most diverse series of landforms.

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7. www.visittheusa.co.uk › destination › santa-cruzSanta Cruz - Explore a California Beach Town| Visit The USA

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   Offering the best of the Golden State, Santa Cruz is the quintessential California beach town. After all, it's where three vacationing Hawaiian princes first surfed the USA in 1885 and the place Jack O’Neill invented the wetsuit in the 1950s.

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   Is Santa Cruz a city?

   • Santa Cruz (Spanish for "Holy Cross") is the largest city and the county seat of Santa Cruz County, in Northern California. As of the 2020 census, the city population was 62,956. [ 10 ] Situated on the northern edge of Monterey Bay, Santa Cruz is a popular tourist destination, owing to its beaches, surf culture, and historic landmarks.

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   When did Santa Cruz become a state?

   • With the Mexican secularization of the Californian missions in 1833, the former mission was divided and granted as rancho grants. Following the American Conquest of California and the admission of California as a U. S. state in 1850, Santa Cruz was incorporated as a town in 1866, and became a charter city in 1876.

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   What is Santa Cruz California known for?

   • A captivating coastline surrounds the town, and clumps of redwood forest proportions increase in the greenbelt of mountains. Santa Cruz is adjoined to Monterey Bay and is located approximately 32 square miles south of San Jose and 75 square miles south of San Francisco.

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   Is Santa Cruz a good place to live?

   • From coastal redwood forests to the sparkling blue Monterey Bay, plus over 300 days of sunshine a year, Santa Cruz is always in season. The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is the USA's oldest amusement park. Santa Cruz County truly offers the best of the Golden State, and is the quintessential California beach town.

   Santa Cruz, California: Beaches, Boardwalk, Whales and Wineries

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   How big is Santa Cruz California?

   • Santa Cruz is adjoined to Monterey Bay and is located approximately 32 square miles south of San Jose and 75 square miles south of San Francisco. The city has a span area of 15.8 square miles, with three distinct regions, midtown, westside, and eastside, as discussed by its locals.

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   Who represents Santa Cruz in California?

   • In the California State Legislature, Santa Cruz is in the 17th Senate District, represented by Democrat John Laird, and in the 28th Assembly District, represented by Democrat Gail Pellerin. In the United States House of Representatives, Santa Cruz is in California's 19th congressional district, represented by Democrat Jimmy Panetta.

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9. en.wikivoyage.org › wiki › Santa_Cruz_(California)Santa Cruz (California) – Travel guide at Wikivoyage

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   Santa Cruz is a coastal city (population about 65,000 in 2019) in Santa Cruz County, at the north end of Monterey Bay in California, about 40 miles (64 km) south of San Jose and 75 miles (120 km) south of San Francisco.