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Santa Cruz Beach Hill to Mission Hill Loop Via Downtown

Location Santa Cruz, California, USA
$45
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Join us for a Coast-to-Mission loop through Santa Cruz. Explore the beachside roots of local surf culture, wander downtown’s lively streets, and uncover the history and architecture of Mission Hill — revealing a hidden side of the city’s past and present.

Fun & Informative
Our local guides share fascinating stories and little-known facts about Santa Cruz

Easy Walking
Comfortable pace with some stairs. No special equipment needed.

Small Groups
Limited group sizes ensure a personalized experience with plenty of time for questions.

Alternative route available for those who wish to avoid stairs.
Santa Cruz Beach Hill to Mission Hill Loop Via Downtown
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide

  • Safe guidance on city sidewalks/neighborhoods
  • Parking near Abbott square is around 1.25 per hour - can use ParkMobile app. Free parking is available further away from Abbott Square.

Meeting point
We'll meet at the Aloha Picnic Area next to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and beach volleyball courts. Your guide will be in the picnic table area wearing a Walk Santa Cruz baseball cap.
Return details
We'll meet at the Aloha Picnic Area next to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and beach volleyball courts. Your guide will be in the picnic table area wearing a Walk Santa Cruz baseball cap.

  • Santa Cruz Wharf
    Trace the transformation from working waterfront to beachside amusement — and how the shoreline became Santa Cruz's playground.
  • Del Mar Theater
    This stunning Art Deco movie palace, built in 1936, remains a beloved downtown landmark showcasing independent films and hosting legendary midnight screenings.
  • See the Compass Rose building, one of the oldest surviving structures downtown, and the iconicTown Clock built in 1976.
  • Once the heart of the Mission Santa Cruz, this plaza became the original town center after secularization in the 1830s, serving as the gathering place for the emerging community.
  • Santa Cruz City Hall, built in 1937 in Monterey Colonial Revival style, and the neighboring Civic Auditorium from 1940 form the city's government and cultural center downtown.
  • Stroll through this walkable neighborhood lined with grand Victorian-era homes and lush gardens,

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Santa Cruz Beach Hill to Mission Hill Loop Via Downtown

    Location Santa Cruz, California, USA
    $45
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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    • $10.00 fee
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