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Get a glimpse of Santa Cruz, CA by clicking on the arrows in the photo rotator, then take a deeper look by exploring the galleries below.
Ahhh California
Ahhh California
Jeff Adkins
A couple walks along the beach in Santa Cruz, California. Santa Cruz is known for its idyllic beaches and Coastal Redwoods and is a popular resort community.
Historic Building in Downtown Santa Cruz
Historic Building in Downtown Santa Cruz
Ian Curcio
Surfer Statue in Santa Cruz, CA
Surfer Statue in Santa Cruz, CA
Ian Curcio
"To Honor Surfing" was sculpted by Brian Curtis and Thomas Marsh.
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Ian Curcio
With amusement park rides, arcades, mini golf and much more, the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is the city's hottest attraction.
Cowell Beach in Santa Cruz, CA
Cowell Beach in Santa Cruz, CA
Ian Curcio
Sightseers watch the waves roll in at Cowell Beach.
Historic Clock Tower
Historic Clock Tower
Ian Curcio
The historic clock tower was completed in 1900 and moved to its current location in the 1970s.
Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse
Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse
Ian Curcio
The Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse houses the Santa Cruz Surfing Museum.
Cyclist on Cowell Beach
Cyclist on Cowell Beach
Ian Curcio
Surfing
Surfing
Ian Curcio
Cowell Beach is noted as a perfect place for beginning surfers.
Cowell Beach
Cowell Beach
Ian Curcio
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