Explore Top Attractions in Santa Cruz, CA - Hotel Solares

Needless to say, surfing is a huge part of Santa Cruz’s beach town. In fact, it claims to be the first California surf town. You can learn more at the Surfing Museum. Discover the fractures in mudstone cliffs and stunning rock formations in the sea at Natural Bridges State Beach. If you’re lucky, you might even spot some sea otters. For a change of pace, visit the Roaring Camp Railroad to enjoy a ride on a 19th-century narrow-gauge steam train. Discover the butterfly gardens and hundreds of colorful plants at the U.C. Santa Cruz Arboretum and Botanic Garden. It is sure to impress!