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Santa Cruz, California
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Before European settlers arrived, the area now known as Santa Cruz was inhabited by the Ohlone people, who lived there for thousands of years.
The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, a popular attraction today, first opened in 1907 and is California's oldest surviving amusement park.
Santa Cruz was one of the first cities in the United States to ban single-use plastic bags in 2012, setting a precedent for environmental policies.
The Santa Cruz Mission, established in 1791, is one of the original 21 California missions and showcases early Spanish colonial architecture.
Santa Cruz is often referred to as the 'Surf City' and is home to the Santa Cruz Surfing Museum, which chronicles over a century of surfing history.
Just a short drive from downtown, Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park offers visitors a chance to see towering redwoods, some over 1,500 years old.
Santa Cruz is home to numerous art galleries and hosts the annual Open Studios Art Tour, showcasing local artists' work to the community.
The Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, adjacent to Santa Cruz, is one of the largest marine sanctuaries in the United States, teeming with diverse marine life.
