Title: Visit Santa Cruz County: Best of Santa Cruz County Travel 2025 | Expedia Tourism - Expedia.co.uk

  

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# Santa Cruz County Travel Guide

## California

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### Popular cities in Santa Cruz County

[Santa CruzKnown for Walking, Beaches and Sea](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Cruz.dx6666)

This Californian city attracts visitors looking for sun and sand, and has one of the strongest surfing cultures in the country.

## Reasons to visit

-   Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    
-   Mystery Spot
    
-   Pleasure Point Park
    

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[AptosKnown for Beaches, Dining and Family-friendly](https://expedia.co.uk/Aptos.dx6435)

Experience the beaches, seaside and sunsets in Aptos!

## Reasons to visit

-   Rio Del Mar Beach
    
-   Seacliff State Beach
    
-   New Brighton State Beach
    

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[DavenportKnown for Dining, Friendly people and Sea](https://expedia.co.uk/Davenport.dx6085019)

Experience the seaside, bars and beaches in Davenport!

## Reasons to visit

-   Shark Fin Cove
    
-   Scott Creek Beach
    
-   West Waddell Creek State Wilderness
    

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[Los GatosKnown for Dining, Shopping and Family-friendly](https://expedia.co.uk/Los-Gatos.dx8421)

Los Gatos is calling! Discover its dining, hiking, wineries and more.

## Reasons to visit

-   Vasona Lake County Park
    
-   Regale Winery and Vineyards
    

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[CapitolaKnown for Beaches, Dining and Shopping](https://expedia.co.uk/Capitola.dx177416)

Experience quaint Capitola: its beaches, oceanfront, dining and more!

## Reasons to visit

-   Capitola Beach
    
-   Hooper Beach
    

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[WatsonvilleKnown for Beaches, Sports and Biking](https://expedia.co.uk/Watsonville.dx10460)

Trip time! Discover the baseball, beaches and hiking in Watsonville.

## Reasons to visit

-   Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve
    

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