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Destinations · California

Santa Cruz

CA · 36.9750, -122.0290

Big Sur Coast Highway - Route 1 is a signed byway within 30 miles of Santa Cruz, California.

Understand

Santa Cruz is best known as a countercultural hub, with a bohemian feel and youthful vibe, and fun weekend tourist attractions like the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and the dubious Mystery Spot. The rather relaxed beach lifestyle is supplemented by some remaining high tech industry and a vibrant university culture. The University of California Santa Cruz (UCSC) is regarded as one of the premier centers of higher learning in the region and was once well known for its strong emphasis on the arts and humanities.
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Day-trip loops

Ready-made loops for Santa Cruz are growing. What is within reach is measured today; plan a live day trip and the engine routes it now.

Within reach

Measured from Byway's own registries, 30 miles around town.

Scenic byways

Public land

Lookouts

Named places

  • Cube · 0 mi
  • Rincon Park · 0 mi
  • Scribner, Saw Player (bronze) · 0 mi
  • Ocean Life Spiral · 0 mi
  • Williams-Reynolds House · 0 mi
  • Untitled Clevis #2 · 0 mi
  • Leaves · 0 mi
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