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What to Do
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Roaring Camp
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Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
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Where to Stay
Discover the most popular places to stay in Santa Cruz, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Cruz
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Courtyard Santa Cruz
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Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
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Best Western Inn
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Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
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Chaminade Resort & Spa
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Ocean Gate Inn
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Hampton Inn Santa Cruz
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What to Eat
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Sugo Italian Pasta Bar
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Venus Spirits Cocktails & Kitchen | Westside
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Laili Restaurant
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Rosie McCann's Irish Pub & Restaurant
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Woodstock's Pizza
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Oswald Restaurant
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Pacific Thai Santa Cruz
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El Palomar
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Zoccoli's Delicatessen
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Mission Hill Coffee & Creamery
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Saturn Cafe
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Jack O'Neill Restaurant & Lounge
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Camping · Campsites
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Cycling
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Natural Bridges State Beach
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