Rent a Santa Cruz vacation rental house or condo, and explore the redwood forests outside of town, or sample the region's fine wines. Set out for Raging Waters® and Happy Hollow Park® at San Jose, or set along the treasured Monterey Bay Marine Sanctuary. You can also drive to the Bay Aquarium at Monterey. In addition to these, the surroundings of the city have many world famous attractions that you can't help but fall in love with. You can also make your way to other tourist destinations such as San Francisco and Carmel-by-the-Sea for still more fun and frolic.

There is something for everyone in Santa Cruz at the beaches and Boardwalk of Santa Cruz. The Boardwalk alone draws over 3 million visitors having more than 30 rides and attractions such as the Boardwalk Grand Arcade, Casino Arcade, Neptune's Kingdom, and the Boardwalk Bowl, which has 26 lanes of bowling. Take a dip in the ocean; learn to surf; hike the coastal bluffs; or simply sit back and relax in the sun. If you have had enough of the sun, sand and sea, explore the sights and shops in the downtown or dine on the wharf. Some major attractions that you must visit in the city include the Museum of Natural History, the Santa Cruz Surfing Museum, and the historic Santa Cruz Mission. As one of the oldest settlements in Central Coast of California the city also boasts of many sophisticated old Spanish architectures all across. Make a budget friendly Santa Cruz vacation rental your home-away-from-home to enjoy them at your own leisurely pace.

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