Things to do in Santa Cruz (US)

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Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk (Amusement park)
400 Beach St
4.6

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is most popular around 3 PM on Sundays. Visitors usually stay up to 3,5 hours here. It's most quiet on Thursdays.

Boardwalk Rides are open daily! Buy your wristbands online in advance, visit weekdays to save up to $20 per person. The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is recognized as the best seaside park in the world. Our vibrant, bustling amusement park is renowned for its great rides, remarkable history, spectacular beach setting, and friendly attitude. The Boardwalk has been operating since 1907, and it hasn’t missed a beat!

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Santa Cruz Diner (Breakfast restaurant)
909 Ocean St
4.1

Santa Cruz Diner is most popular around 11 AM on Sundays. Visitors usually stay 1 hour here. It's most quiet on Tuesdays.

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Pizza My Heart (Pizza restaurant)
1116 Pacific Ave
4.5

Pizza My Heart is most popular around 6 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay 20 min to 1 hr here. It's most quiet on Mondays.

Award-winning pizzas with a laid back California surf vibe. Enjoy pizza by the slice or whole pies, California fresh salads, wings and desserts. Many vegan and vegetarian options. Available for carry-out and delivery (dine in will open as COVID restrictions are removed).

For more info visit the website or checkout Google Maps.

Taqueria Los Pericos (Mexican restaurant)
139 Water St
4.6

Taqueria Los Pericos is most popular around 1 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay 25 min here. It's most quiet on Mondays.

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Ideal Bar & Grill (Restaurant)
106 Beach St
4.0

Ideal Bar & Grill is most popular around 5 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay 1-1,5 hours here. It's most quiet on Mondays.

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Riva Fish House (Seafood restaurant)
31 Municipal Wharf
4.2

Riva Fish House is most popular around 5 PM on Saturdays. It's most quiet on Thursdays.

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