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By Citysearch Editors, San Francisco

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The earthy and exotic beach town of Santa Cruz offers plenty of high-end restaurants, a fun boardwalk, and charming hotels to make for a delightful weekend getaway.
On This Page: Where to Stay, Where to Eat, What to Do

Where to Stay

Where to Stay
After a full day of playing, rest your head at a cozy retreat.

  1. Toll House Hotel

    140 S Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos, CA
    Like rustic Los Gatos itself, this hotel is unique, warm and welcoming and offers plenty of amenities.

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  2. West Coast Santa Cruz Hotel

    175 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA
    Frolic along the Pacific at this beachside hotel.

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  3. Chaminade at Santa Cruz

    1 Chaminade Ln, Santa Cruz, CA
    A luxurious refuge with views of Monterey Bay and the Santa Cruz mountains.

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  4. Casa Blanca Inn

    101 Main St, Santa Cruz, CA
    Curl up in a cozy room at this renovated mansion.

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Where to Eat

Where to Eat
Fill up on hearty eats or dine at a romantic seaside restaurant.

  1. Casablanca Restaurant

    101 Main St, Santa Cruz, CA
    Enjoy stunning views of Monterey Bay at one of Santa Cruz's premiere romantic restaurants.

  2. Zachary's Restaurant

    819 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
    Delicious homemade cooking and speedy service make this a prime breakfast spot.

  3. Los Gatos Bar & Grill

    15 1/2 N. Santa Cruz Blvd, Los Gatos, CA
    There's plenty of eye candy, delicious cocktails and great food at this upscale singles hangout.

  4. Wine Cellar

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    50 University Ave, Los Gatos, CA
    A cozy basement restaurant serving Italian and American cuisine provides a uniquely romantic experience.

What to Do

What to Do
Quirky outings, natural wonders and more laid-back attractions.

  1. Big Basin Redwoods State Park

    21600 Big Basin Wy, Boulder Creek, CA
    One of California's oldest and most beautiful state parks.

  2. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

    400 Beach St, Santa Cruz, CA
    Feel like a kid again at this classic beachside boardwalk.

  3. Pacific Avenue

    Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
    Wide sidewalks, hip shops, eclectic eateries--this is Santa Cruz at its left-leaning best.

  4. Monterey Bay

    400 Beach St, Santa Cruz, CA
    Stretching from Santa Cruz to Monterey, this is one of the most scenic drives in Northern California.

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