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1. Natural Bridges State Beach ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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2. Seabright State Beach ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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3. Capitola Beach

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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4. Lighthouse Field State Beach

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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5. Twin Lakes State Beach

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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6. Pleasure Point Beach

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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7. Santa Cruz Main Beach

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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8. Panther Beach

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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9. New Brighton State Beach

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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10. Bonny Doon Beach

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • 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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