Santa Cruz offers guests of vacation homes historical, natural, and cultural attractions that are sure to please even the most demanding visitors. This California destination is famous for varied and unique offerings to locals and tourists alike.

Take a ride on the Roaring Camp Railroad and hearken back to the days of steam-powered locomotives, logging operations, and extensive forests. Later, take a romantic walk along the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, where you can buy salt water taffy, ride on the bumper cars and roller coaster, or take the kids to the nearby beach.

There are also exhibits of glassware, sculpture, and jewelry in the Santa Cruz area, not to mention the downtown Pacific Garden Mall. Santa Cruz also hosts the Santa Cruz City Museum of Natural History, the Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park, the Santa Cruz Surfing Museum, and the aptly-named “Mystery Spot”.

On the northern edge of Monterey Bay lies a city known for its surfing and ocean front recreation. Santa Cruz is certainly a paradise for those looking to relax and have fun in a central California coastal community. Santa Cruz vacation homes and vacation condos are surrounded by the surfing culture that has made this area famous. Film festivals, parks, and a myriad of recreation besides surfing, such as hiking, biking, rock climbing, fishing, and disc golf, are also available to visitors. Shopping and dining can’t be missed in Santa Cruz, as fresh seafood and an outdoor mall will surely be the pinnacle of California fun for you. Santa Cruz vacation homes and vacation condos are without a doubt located in one of the most exciting areas of the state. Centrally located, you can’t go wrong with a rental in Santa Cruz.