A Perfect Weekend in Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk commercial

Santa Cruz is much more than a West Coast Coney Island.

New york times elaborate The Boardwalk, incidentally, is California’s oldest amusement park and is a fine place to ride a historic roller coaster with an ocean view

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Santa Cruz has been influenced by Silicon Valley without actually becoming a part of it

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for unbeatable outdoor adventures, both on land and in the water

The Santa Cruz surf scene is somewhat notorious for a strong locals-only attitude

A surfer rides a wave at Steamer Lane, a popular surfing location.Credit...Jim Wilson/The New York Times

Santa Cruz has spawned more than a few world-class professional surfers and boasts

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The Boardwalk, incidentally, is California’s oldest amusement park and is a fine place to ride a historic roller coaster with an ocean view.

thriving community of local musicians who often perform at cafes and bars around town

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