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- There’s a lot to love about the city of Santa Cruz, and it’s no surprise that this place really comes to life in the summer, attracting huge numbers of visitors from both the United States and abroad.
- Well-known for being home to one of the oldest oceanfront amusement parks in the world, the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Santa Cruz beaches offer several unique attractions that can't be found anywhere else in the state.
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