A long weekend in

Santa Cruz

No bookable activities here yet — but 15 classic ideas and 0 public logs to steal from.

0 bookable15 ideas0 logsUpdated September 2026

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Boardwalk day

Beach rides.

Capitola brunch

Village brunch.

Cowell surf lesson

Learn to surf.

Harbor kayak

Harbor paddle.

Lane dawn photo

Glass-off snaps.

Natural Bridges pools

Tide pools.

Pizza My Heart night

Post-surf slices.

Pleasure Point Santa Cruz

Mellow cliff rights, locals rule, Hook views. Longboard smiles.

Redwood loop walk

Old growth.

Seymour Center visit

Marine lab.

Steamer Lane Santa Cruz

Cliff lineup, lighthouse museum, cold water legends.

West Cliff run

Cliff miles.

West Cliff walk

Surf views.

Wharf stroll

Sea lions.

Wilder Ranch ride

Coast singletrack.

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Capitola brunch

Village brunch.

Pizza My Heart night

Post-surf slices.

Redwood loop walk

Old growth.

Wilder Ranch ride

Coast singletrack.

A perfect weekend in Santa Cruz

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