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Santa Cruz Wharf, Santa Cruz

4.3
#5 of 70 in Things to do in Santa Cruz
Pier / Boardwalk · Hidden Gem · Tourist Spot
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Check out the sea lions that hang out underneath Santa Cruz Wharf, cast a fishing line into the water, and dine on local seafood. Whale-watching and fishing expeditions depart from here too, and you can rent a kayak to get out on the water under your own power. If you arrive in late afternoon, bring your camera and wait for the sun to set behind the lighthouse. Plan to visit Santa Cruz Wharf during your Santa Cruz vacation using our convenient Santa Cruz travel route app.
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  • Enjoyed strolling down the windy Wharf, catching some good views of Santa Cruz beach and boardwalk, including when the fog obscured both! Interesting posters of the Wharf history, and lots of sea... 
    Enjoyed strolling down the windy Wharf, catching some good views of Santa Cruz beach and boardwalk, including when the fog obscured both! Interesting posters of the Wharf history, and lots of sea...  more »
  • From the Santa Cruz Boardwalk, we could easily walk over to the Wharf which is signed as the longest in the US, I believe. It WAS pretty long and along the way, they had several areas where the sea.....  more
    From the Santa Cruz Boardwalk, we could easily walk over to the Wharf which is signed as the longest in the US, I believe. It WAS pretty long and along the way, they had several areas where the sea.....  more »
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  • It is a delightful experience to visit the wharf at sunset/dinner time. I love to go there and take a stroll, check out the stores, and have dinner as I watch the sunset, the seagulls, the sea lions, and the sailboats through the windows of the restaurants. Great experience that never disappoints.
  • A must visit when in the Bay area. The scenery while driving there was marvelous! Enjoyable... we had a blast just absorbing nature... majestic While arriving, we parked on the pier. A bit scary, wooden boards would rattle and shake... but we were okay, and it was a fun experience. There are so many great little shops for souvenirs, amazing restaurants... visit makai! . The views are great... great place for photos and walks and even jogs. The sea lions always are belching their voices.... such a surreal experience. Top marks across the board!

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