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Santa Cruz Harbor

Santa Cruz

Watch sailboats drift by while seabirds squawk and flags snap in the breeze. This working harbor is your launchpad for kayaking, sunset cruises, or a lazy afternoon with fish tacos and ocean views.

working boat harbor
kayak & paddleboard rentals
fresh seafood spots
sunset views

Tips

🌊"Noisy in the loveliest of ways"
grab a mocha at Java Junction
🦭watch for sea lions by the docks

Santa Cruz Harbor

135 5th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062, USA

Upcoming at Santa Cruz Harbor

Saturday, Oct 31
Santa Cruz Harbor: Trick-Or-Treat

Santa Cruz Harbor: Trick-Or-Treat

October 31 at 4pm

Sail into Halloween on a pirate water taxi at Santa Cruz Harbor. This free evening adventure sends costumed kids through an eerie waterfront maze to collect treats from dockside businesses.

Saturday, Dec 5
Lighted Boat Parade

Lighted Boat Parade

December 5 at 5:30pm

Fifty boats draped in twinkling lights glide through the harbor as darkness falls. It's a floating festival of color and community, best enjoyed with a warm drink in hand and your eyes on the water.