Here are our favorite Santa Cruz beaches! We’d all love to live ... it isn’t as expensive as we thought it would be. Here are the 17 best beach towns that are actually affordable.

From Santa Cruz’s Main Beach, it’s a spectacular 12-mile coast ... you’ll find some of the best mountain biking on the West Coast. Santa Cruz Mountain Bikes is based here, Ibis Mountain ...

Navigate backward to interact with the calendar and select a date. Press the question mark key to get the keyboard shortcuts for changing dates. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk $25 $500+ ...

The best time to visit Santa Cruz is from September through November when the summer tourists have returned home, leaving a bit more room on the beaches, walking paths and other attractions.