Santa Cruz Attractions near the Rio Vista Inn & Suites

Santa Cruz, California sits on the Pacific Coast of California and only 20 miles from San Jose and Silicon Valley. The beautiful beach town is home to a number of beaches full of soft sand and popular surfing spots. In and around Santa Cruz, there's no shortage of attractions, some of them include the Mystery Spot, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Santa Cruz Wharf, whale watching, golfing, surfing, biking, Wilder Ranch, Pacific Garden Mall, farmers market, UC Santa Cruz, UCSC Arboretum, Downtown shops and eateries, Natural History and Art History Museums, Seymour Marine Discovery Center, and Roaring Camp Railroads. Stay with us at the Rio Vista Inn & Suites when you travel to Santa Cruz.