10-Day Forecast | Surf Forecast
The small community of Pleasure Point is a classic beachside community with plenty of local shopping and dining options, home to wetsuit pioneer Jack O'Neill, where locals mix effortlessly with visitors eager to capture that authentic surf vibe. Surfing aficionados can hang loose at Pleasure Point Park, complete with beach access where longtime wave riders compare stories from the day's outings. Pleasure Point boasts surfing events perfect for spectators and nearly a dozen famous breaks making it the ideal destination for skilled surfers and a perfect addition to a Santa Cruz beach vacation. Read more...
Museums, Family/Kid Friendly
Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
Exhibits on native peoples, geology and local wildlife. Family fun! Tidepool touch tank, live beehive and life-size whale sculpture.
Santa Cruz, CA | 831.420.6115 | visit web site | more info
Boating/Sailing, Fishing, Whale Watching
Stagnaro Fishing & Whale Watching
Whale & dolphin cruises, sportfishing & scenic bay cruises aboard Santa Cruz's newest yacht on the beautiful Monterey Bay.
Santa Cruz, CA | 831.427.2334 | visit web site | more info
Beaches
East Cliff Coastal Access Points
All of the points offer beach access from various locations along East Cliff Drive.
Live Oak, CA | 831.454.7956 | visit web site | more info
Boating/Sailing
Harbor Water Taxi
See Santa Cruz Harbor and have fun too! Free inner-harbor water taxi stops at four locations.
Santa Cruz, CA | 831.475.6161 | visit web site | more info
Beaches
Moran Lake Park
This 9.2 acre regional park provides beach access, picnicking, surfing and fishing.
Santa Cruz, CA | 831.454.7956 | visit web site | more info
