Welcome to The Hitching Post Motel located in the heart of Santa Cruz. Santa Cruz diversity is perhaps most evident in its neighborhoods. The City's From Beach Boardwalk, Capitola Beach,Harbor And Mystery Spot, restaurants, shops, theaters, art galleries, museums and, above all, its people hold the key to unique visitor experiences.
Downtown Santa CruzThe City of Santa Cruz, California, is situated on the northern part of Monterey Bay about 74 miles south of San Francisco and 30 miles from San Jose. Santa Cruz is the county seat for the County of Santa Cruz.The City has of an area of 12 square miles and an estimated population of 55,085 (1/1/02 California State Department of Finance). The University of California, Santa Cruz campus was opened in 1965 and has a population of 10,117 (1996).
The major industries include agriculture, tourism, manufacturing, food processing, and high tech firms. About 10% of the land area of the County is devoted to State Parks, several of which are within or adjacent to the City limits. The climate is mild. The average high temperature is 69 degrees Fahrenheit and the average low temperature is 44 degrees Fahrenheit. Rainfall averages 32 inches per year.The Santa Cruz beach and wharf are one and a half mile from property. Ride the Giant Dipper roller coaster, a national landmark. Try surfing, kayaking or sailing.
Take a short walk along beautiful West Cliff Drive, and witness some of the world's best surf waves.
Ride the historic Big Trees Railroad from Santa Cruz through the redwood forest up to Roaring Camp. Observe the majesty of the redwoods on a short loop trail through Henry Cowell State Park.
From the lighthouse or wharf, view sea lions, otters and an occasional whale.
Witness the Monarch butterfly migration at Natural Bridges State Park or drive a short way north on scenic Highway 1 to see the elephant seal migration at Ano Nuevo Park.
Tour local wineries, feast on fresh seafood at the wharf or dine at any one of many fine restaurants in and around Downtown Santa Cruz.
Browse unique shops in Downtown Santa Cruz, or head south a couple of miles to quaint Capitola Village, or browse the many antique stores in scenic Soquel Village.
Santa Cruz Attractions
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Santa Cruz Wharf
Santa Cruz Yacht Harbor
Santa Cruz Surf Cam
Natural Bridges State Park
University of California Santa Cruz
University of California Arboretum
Long Marine Lab & Aquarium
Museum of Art & History
Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park
Mission Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Surfing Museum
Downtown Santa Cruz
City of Santa Cruz - Official Site
History of Santa Cruz
Capitola & Soquel Attractions
Capitola Chamber of Commerce
Capitola Recreation
Capitola Historical Museum
Antonelli Brothers Begonia Gardens
Shadowbrook Restaurant
Bargetto Winery
Other Nearby Attractions
Local Wineries
Ano Nuevo State Park
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
Roaring Camp & Big Trees Narrow Gauge Railroad
Mystery Spot
Wilder Ranch State Park
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Seacliff State Beach
Local Events
Shakespeare Santa Cruz Festival
Wharf to Wharf Race
Capitola Begonia Festival
Santa Cruz Blues Festival
Japanese Cultural Fair
Celebrate Santa Cruz Art, Wine & Jazz Festival
Art & Wine Festivals 2001
Santa Cruz County Fair
Cabrillo Music Festival
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