San Francisco International Airport 1 hr 19
Castle Rock State Park (33 min)
Park offers 32 miles of hiking & horseback riding trails among redwoods & other regional trees. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk (27 min)
Amusement park offers a variety of games & rides right on a mile-long stretch of sandy beach. Santa Cruz Surfing Museum (25 min)
Rotating exhibits on surfing culture & local history housed in a historic, preserved lighthouse. Big Basin Redwoods State Park (19 min)
California's oldest state park offers backpacking, mountain biking & other outdoor activities. Lighthouse Field State Beach (24 min)
Iconic spot with a lighthouse offers a variety of vistas & pathways for dog walking & strolling. Roaring Camp (19 min)
Family-friendly park offers train rides amid natural landscapes, seasonal routes & special events. Año Nuevo State Park (25 min)
State park with views of the shoreline showcases the unique geology of California's Central Coast. The Mystery Spot (33 min)
Opened in 1941, this roadside landmark is a tilt-induced visual illusion with tours & a gift shop. Natural Bridges State Beach (21 min)
Butterflies, park, and surfing Santa Cruz Wharf (29 min)
Beach shops, seafood restaurants, sea lions & fishing draw crowds to this landmark bayside pier. Santa Cruz Beach (27 min)
Popular beach features a boardwalk with numerous restaurants, amusement park rides & surf shops. Wilder Ranch State Park (18 min)
Natural landscape with diverse activities including hiking trails, picnic areas & horseback riding. Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park (16 min)
Featuring a variety of forested areas, this park offers camping, fishing, hiking & picnic spots. Steamer Lane (25 min)
Famous cliffside surfing spot since the 1930s, featuring a surfing museum inside a lighthouse. Shark Fin Cove (10 min)
Tiny, much-photographed beach known for a rock jutting out of the water & a sea cave that frames it. | 
