Title: Visit Santa Cruz County: Best of Santa Cruz County Travel 2026 | Expedia Tourism - Expedia.co.uk

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# Santa Cruz County Travel Guide

## California

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![Santa Cruz featuring general coastal views, rocky coastline and tropical scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/59000/59223-Santa-Cruz.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

### Popular cities in Santa Cruz County

[Santa Cruz

Known for Walking, Beaches and Sea

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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
- Santa Cruz Wharf

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[Aptos

Known for Beaches, Family-friendly and Walking

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Experience the beaches, seaside and local cuisine in Aptos! 

## Reasons to visit

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

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[Davenport

Known for Dining, Friendly people and Sea

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Experience the seaside, bars and beaches in Davenport! 

## Reasons to visit

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

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[Los Gatos

Known for Dining, Shopping and Family-friendly

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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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[Capitola

Known for Beaches, Shopping and Sea

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

## Reasons to visit

- Capitola Beach
- Hooper Beach

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[Watsonville

Known for Beaches, Shopping and Sea

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

## Reasons to visit

- Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve

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