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Surf Spots

Cowell Beach - near Boardwalk

Pleasure Point - renowned surf spot on East Side

Steamer Lane - surf spot on West Cliff with amazing views

Surfing Museum - nearby Steamer Lane

The Hook - East Side surfing; parking lot on 41st St.

Manresa State Beach - south of Aptos, features surfing and surf fishing

Artisans Gallery - local artists and jewelry designers

Bookshop Santa Cruz - best bookstore in town

A Brighter World - make and buy your own tie-dye

Stripe - local designer boutique. Also Stripe Men next door

O'Neill Sea Odyssey - hands-on marine biology and ecology classes for kids

Natural Bridges - beach and tidepools on West Side

Wilder Ranch - great hiking and biking trails

UCSC Arboretum - beautiful gardens at the base of campus

Family Cycling Center - bike rentals to explore the city

Santa Cruz Boardwalk - beach and amusement park

Nisene Marks State Park - wooded hiking, jogging, and biking trails

Seymour Discovery Center - ocean discovery museum

Monterey Bay Marine Sanctuary - right in front of Santa Cruz Wharf

Monterey Bay Aquarium - largest aquarium around, located in Monterey's Fisherman's Wharf

Del Mar - oldest theater in Santa Cruz

The Nick - good selection of independant films

Regal - in downtown Santa Cruz, on Pacific Ave

O'Neill - best place for surfing gear on Pacific Ave.

Freeline Design Surf Shop- sells surfboards, wetsuits, and apparel/accessories

Pearson Arrow Surf Shop - local spot for surfboards and gear

Cowell's Beach Surf Shop - across the street from Cowell's Beach

Club Ed - surf school and camps

Private lessons with Rafael - super friendly, awesome surf instructor!

(831) 535- 2510