Best options in Santa Cruz for 7 popular outdoor activities

Beach: West Cliff Drive

- Rating: 4.8/5 (165 reviews)
- Address: 174 West Cliff Drive Santa Cruz, California
- Categories: Beaches
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Boating: Chartle Charters

- Rating: 5.0/5 (19 reviews)
- Address: 135 5th Ave. Slip S-26 Santa Cruz, California
- Categories: Boat Charters, Boating, Fishing
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Fishing: Santa Cruz Whale Watching

- Rating: 4.8/5 (274 reviews)
- Address: 1718 Brommer St. Santa Cruz, California
- Categories: Boat Charters, Whale Watching Tours, Fishing
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Hiking: Redwood Coast Tours

- Rating: 5.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 301 Van Ness Ave. Santa Cruz, California
- Categories: Hiking, Walking Tours
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Botanical Gardens: UC Santa Cruz Arboretum & Botanic Garden

- Rating: 4.4/5 (61 reviews)
- Address: 1156 High St. Santa Cruz, California
- Categories: Botanical Gardens
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Disc Golf: De LaVeaga Disc Golf Club

- Rating: 4.6/5 (50 reviews)
- Address: 401 Upper Park Road Santa Cruz, California
- Categories: Disc Golf
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Park: Jose Avenue Park

- Rating: 4.7/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 1435 Jose Ave. Santa Cruz, California
- Categories: Parks
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This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Cu Fleshman, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 170 metros.

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