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History and Culture Tour, Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, California, United States

  • Self-guided
  • About 3 h
  • Works in your browser
  • By Santa Cruz Hostel
US$2One-off · no account · no subscription
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  • Start whenever you like, at your own pace
History and Culture Tour
History and Culture Tour, photo 2
Length
About 3 h
Stops
7
Route
3.8 km
Starts at
Santa Cruz Hostel
Audio
Spoken narration
Price
US$2, one-off

About this tour

“History and Culture Tour” is a self-guided walking tour in Santa Cruz, United States, made by Santa Cruz Hostel. It takes about 3 hours, costs a one-off US$2 to unlock and runs in your phone’s browser with a live map, so you can start whenever you like. No app or account needed.

Delve into the rich past of Santa Cruz, from its Spanish mission origins to its vibrant modern arts scene. This tour takes you to the historic heart of the city, where you'll discover stories of early settlers and the evolution of local culture. Prepare to step back in time and see a different side of this famous beach town.

Where it starts

The tour starts at Santa Cruz Hostel and covers about 3.8 km on foot. The map on your phone takes you there, then on from stop to stop.

Open the start point in Google Maps

What you’ll see

  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
  • Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History Back Patio
  • The Octagon Building (1882)
  • Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park
  • Holy Cross Catholic Church
  • Santa Cruz Hostel

What you get

  • A live map that leads you from stop to stop
  • Stories and photos at every stop, written by Santa Cruz Hostel
  • Spoken narration to listen to as you walk
  • Freedom to pause, skip ahead or finish another day
  • Nothing to install: it runs in your phone’s browser

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