San Francisco International Airport 1 hr 7
The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park (19 min)
Hiking, biking & jogging trails on varied terrain rising from sea level to steep coastal mountains. Santa Cruz Beach (17 min)
Popular beach features a boardwalk with numerous restaurants, amusement park rides & surf shops. Roaring Camp (21 min)
Family-friendly park offers train rides amid natural landscapes, seasonal routes & special events. Seacliff State Beach (5 min)
Versatile state beach offers a variety of outdoor activities such as camping & hiking. Santa Cruz Wharf (20 min)
Beach shops, seafood restaurants, sea lions & fishing draw crowds to this landmark bayside pier. New Brighton State Beach (6 min)
Laid-back site with expansive bay views & a campground on a wooded bluff above the sand. The Mystery Spot (15 min)
Opened in 1941, this roadside landmark is a tilt-induced visual illusion with tours & a gift shop. Natural Bridges State Beach (19 min)
Butterflies, park, and surfing Steamer Lane (19 min)
Famous cliffside surfing spot since the 1930s, featuring a surfing museum inside a lighthouse. Santa Cruz Surfing Museum (19 min)
Rotating exhibits on surfing culture & local history housed in a historic, preserved lighthouse. Manresa Main State Beach (9 min)
Sandy stretch with unpredictable weather that's popular for surf fishing, surfing & sunsets. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk (17 min)
Amusement park offers a variety of games & rides right on a mile-long stretch of sandy beach. Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park (14 min)
Featuring a variety of forested areas, this park offers camping, fishing, hiking & picnic spots. Capitola Beach (9 min)
Popular beach located in Capitola Village features gentle surf, swimming & volleyball & shops. New Brighton State Beach (7 min)
This strip of beach features pine & oak trees, bay views & a small campground on a bluff. | 
