This place teaches organic farm and gardening, providing tips and tricks for both the large scaled farmer as well as the small-home gardener. Also knows as the Farm and Garden project. Free to the public! (parking $5.00 weekdays, weekends parking is free)

UC Santa Cruz campus

Within the Mystery Spot you will be baffled as the laws of physics and gravity cease to exist. Discovered in 1939 and opened to the public in 1940, the Mystery Spot has amazed and perplexed hundreds of thousands of visitors from all over the world. Many return again to experience the puzzling variations in gravity, perspective, height and more. Admission: $5.00 (parking an additional $5.00)

An awesome amusement park along the beach. Parents can enjoy the relaxing sun on the beach, while the kids can enjoy the rides, games and rollercoasters. A must for family fun in Santa Cruz. No Admission (parking $5, buy ride tickets seperately or a ride pass)

The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, located at 400 Beach St. in Santa Cruz, California, is about a 75-minute drive from San Francisco, 45 minutes from the Monterey/Carmel area, and 30 minutes from the San Jose area.
To get to the Boardwalk, take Highway 17 or scenic Highway 1 to Santa Cruz and follow the street signs to Santa Cruz Beach.