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Monterey Bay Aquarium
World-class aquarium on Cannery Row showcasing the marine habitats of Monterey Bay with living kelp forests.
41 km · about 50 min drive
California, United States · North America
Santa Cruz sits on the route: 10 minutes from Live Oak, 45km from 17-Mile Drive.
Santa Cruz is a town located in California, United States. With a population of 64,220, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Santa Cruz sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Los Angeles time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Santa Cruz to your route.
The A. J. Hinds House, also known simply as the Hinds House, is a historic building in Santa Cruz, California. It was built in 1888–1889 for Alfred Joseph Hinds and his wife Sarah, in a Victorian style it is the largest surviving Stick-Eastlake house in Santa Cruz County. It is listed on the National Register ofRead more
Historic Places since August 25, 1983, under the name "A. J. Hinds House". Today the Hinds House is a historical inn with rooms rented out to guests visiting.
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Santa Cruz is located in California, United States, North America. The coordinates are 36.9741 latitude, -122.0308 longitude.
Santa Cruz has a population of approximately 64,220 people, making it a town in United States.
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World-class aquarium on Cannery Row showcasing the marine habitats of Monterey Bay with living kelp forests.
41 km · about 50 min drive
coastal drive
Legendary private toll road winding through Pebble Beach and Pacific Grove, passing the Lone Cypress, crashing surf at Bird Rock, and fairways of Pebble Beach Golf Links.
45 km · about 50 min drive
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The hallowed 18th fairway of Pebble Beach Golf Links hosts the world's most prestigious classic car competition each August.
46 km · about 55 min drive
racetrack
Famous for the Corkscrew - a dramatic downhill left-right chicane
50 km · about 60 min drive
cafe
A legendary biker and car enthusiast hangout on Skyline Boulevard in the Santa Cruz Mountains, a must-stop on one of California's best riding roads.
51 km · about 60 min drive
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