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Santa Cruz Surf Walk: History and Culture Tour

By Walk Santa Cruz
Free cancellation available
Price is €38 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
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  • Instant confirmation

Overview

Explore the birthplace of surfing on the Santa Cruz Surf Walk, where you'll learn about the evolution of surf culture from its Hawaiian roots to modern innovations. This 2-hour guided tour includes visits to iconic surf spots like Cowell Beach and Steamer Lane, alongside opportunities to observe local marine wildlife such as sea lions and otters. Gain insights from an expert guide about surf breaks and the town’s vibrant coastal community, while enjoying stunning ocean views along West Cliff Drive.

  • Guided tour of Santa Cruz's surfing history and culture
  • Visit key surf locations, including Cowell Beach and Steamer Lane
  • Small group size (maximum 10) for personalised attention
  • Opportunities to observe marine wildlife and learn about local surf traditions

Activity location

  • Santa Cruz Main Beach
    • Beach Street,
    • 95060-5413, Santa Cruz, California, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 300 Beach St
    • 300 Beach Street
    • 95060, Santa Cruz, California, United States

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Surf Walk

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 10:00
Price details
€38.39 x 1 Adult€38.39
Total
Price is €38.39

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Walking and learning experience
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Snacks

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Santa Cruz Main Beach

  • 10m
See where the first documented surf session went down in Santa Cruz in the summer of 1885

Cowell's Beach

  • 10m
See where Jack O'Neill set up his first Santa Cruz surf shop and where the Surfing Club hung out on the beach and surfed

"To Honor Surfing" Statue

  • 10m
See the Surfer Statue overlooking thew waves.

Steamer Lane

  • 10m
See where the surf rolls in and identify the different surfing zones. Surfers are in the water on most days.

Santa Cruz Surfing Museum

  • 10m
Loop through the museum (if open)

Location

Activity location

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    Santa Cruz Main Beach
    • Beach Street,
    • 95060-5413, Santa Cruz, California, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    300 Beach St
    • 300 Beach Street
    • 95060, Santa Cruz, California, United States

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