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Review:
Just seventy miles south of San Francisco, Santa Cruz County offers lots of surf, sand, and redwood forest-covered mountains, and fourteen state parks, that will delight visitors who love the great outdoors.
Santa Cruz is also popular for its organic farms, beer, and wine scene which has produced some of the most amazing farm-to-table restaurants anywhere in California.
Many of the attractions in Santa Cruz revolve around the water and beaches, including the Beach Boardwalk, which was where cult classic movie, “The Lost Boys” and horror thriller, “Us” was filmed.
Roaring Camp Railroads is another great attraction that offers a glimpse into Santa Cruz's history while touring the redwood by steam engine.
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