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Visit Santa Cruz County (formerly Santa Cruz County Conference & Visitors Council) is committed to providing visitors and travel professionals with the best possible service and information regarding our destination. Santa Cruz County is located just 70 miles south of San Francisco and 40 miles north of Monterey. We are pleased to offer information on several amazing destinations including Aptos,

Capitola, Davenport, Scotts Valley, Santa Cruz (known as the birthplace to surfing!), San Lorenzo Valley & Watsonville. Vulgar language, profanity, and political comments and discussion are not allowed on the Visit Santa Cruz page and will be hidden or removed.

Santa Cruz's Best-Kept Secret: Indulge in new, noteworthy & delicious brunch spots! Add them to your must-try list for a...
06/19/2026

Santa Cruz's Best-Kept Secret:
Indulge in new, noteworthy & delicious brunch spots!
Add them to your must-try list for a culinary escape

These hidden gem brunch spots offer twists on your favorite brunch items and unparalleled culinary experiences that will leave you feeling pampered and full.

Discover the hidden gems of Monterey Bay! Explore the Top 5 Tide Pooling spots in Santa Cruz County with your family. Wh...
06/18/2026

Discover the hidden gems of Monterey Bay!
Explore the Top 5 Tide Pooling spots in Santa Cruz County with your family. Who's ready for an unforgettable adventure? Learn more now and start planning!

The expansive coastline in Santa Cruz County offers endless options to explore coastal environments for tide pool treasures.

06/17/2026

We like to keep summer poppy. 🩷🩵💙💜💚💛🧡
Art, murals, bright bites, and those summer beach hues make Santa Cruz County a kaleidoscope of color this time of year.

Here’s to brightening your summer with some time in Santa Cruz! 🌈

Have you been to these culinary hidden gems? Whether tucked into the redwoods, hidden in plain sight, or secretly churni...
06/17/2026

Have you been to these culinary hidden gems? Whether tucked into the redwoods, hidden in plain sight, or secretly churning out some of the most delicious food in the county, these spots are redefining what it means to dine well in Santa Cruz. Here are 10 hidden gem restaurants you’ll be thrilled to discover.

When you think of dining in Santa Cruz County, you probably think of oceanfront seafood spots and farm-to-table favorites—and while those are great, some of the real culinary treasures are a little more off the beaten path. Whether tucked into the redwoods, hidden in plain sight, or secretly churn...

06/17/2026

Santa Cruz summer classic: on the . What do you get at Marini’s? 🍬🍭🍨🍫

Do you recognize this little cutie? Discover the treasures of the Monterey Bay with these Top Spots to Tide Pool in Sant...
06/16/2026

Do you recognize this little cutie? Discover the treasures of the Monterey Bay with these Top Spots to Tide Pool in Santa Cruz County:

The expansive coastline in Santa Cruz County offers endless options to explore coastal environments for tide pool treasures.

Santa Cruz County is overflowing with fun places for the entire family! See some of the BEST kid-friendly activities to ...
06/15/2026

Santa Cruz County is overflowing with fun places for the entire family! See some of the BEST kid-friendly activities to add to your vacation:

Santa Cruz County is overflowing with fun places for the entire family. We put together a few highlights to optimize your time and ensure you enjoy your visit.

Who needs a stadium when you can watch the FIFA World Cup 26™ on the beach? 🌴 Join us on Main Beach for an epic watch pa...
06/13/2026

Who needs a stadium when you can watch the FIFA World Cup 26™ on the beach? 🌴 Join us on Main Beach for an epic watch party: USA vs Türkiye on June 25 at 7pm, live on the big screen!

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Santa Cruz comes alive with the biggest watch party of the week, right on the sand with a giant LED screen for the USA vs. Türkiye match for the FIFA […]

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