A Traveler's Guide to Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz is a city that is located in the central region of the US state of California. California is located on the western Pacific coast of the continental United States. Its capital is Sacramento and it is the largest state by population in the nation. It is home to the country's high tech Silicon Valley, which is home to tech companies such as Google and Yahoo. It is also home to the country's movie industry. Hollywood is the "movie-making capital" of the United States. California is a popular tourist destination because of its beautiful scenery. The state has beaches, mountains, deserts, and redwood forests. Santa Cruz is located in Santa Cruz County and is the county seat of government. English is the primary spoken and written language of the city, although a growing percentage of the population speaks Spanish.

The city of Santa Cruz is one of the premier tourist destinations in central California. It is home to several parks, beaches, and historical sites. The city is a famous surfing location. The O'Neill Wetsuits Corporation is headquartered there as are several other surfing and skateboarding companies. The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is the oldest amusement park in California and is a state designated historic landmark.

Santa Cruz has a Mediterranean climate which means mild temperatures year round. Summer temperatures generally stay in the 70's or 80's Fahrenheit while winter temperatures rarely dip below 40 degrees Fahrenheit. Summer is the dry season with scarce rain. Most of the areas rainfall occurs during the months of January through March.

While there are no major airports in Santa Cruz, Amtrak offers train service to Los Angeles International Airport and San Francisco International Airport. These are the largest airports near Santa Cruz and they offer daily flights with major domestic carriers to cities in the US, in addition to international carriers with flights to cities in Canada, Mexico, South America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.

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