The Santa Cruz County Fair is making its return from Sep. 11 to 15. This patriotic fair has
entertainment and fun for people of all ages. If you are in Santa Cruz at this
time, you should consider paying a visit and see what it's like to be a local
in the county.
You'll also
need to figure out where you're going to stay and how you're going to get to
and from the Santa Cruz County Fair. That's where this guide comes in.
It's got
everything you need to know about planning your trip to Santa Cruz, CA. This
guide will show you the best places to stay and eat. You'll also learn about
what else you can do during your trip. You'll experience hidden jewels and gems
that will make you feel like a local.
About the Santa Cruz County Fair
The Santa
Cruz County Fair is a popular event among residents and even draws visitors.
The Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds & Events Center hosts the county fair
throughout much of September.
The fair is
such a fun experience, featuring all your favorite midway rides, fair games,
delicious food, and other events.
The
fairgrounds will be full of educational and family-friendly activities for kids
of all ages. Adults will enjoy the concerts and events that take place on the
Amphitheater Stage.
Transportation Options
The Santa Cruz Metro Transit
District provides public
transportation throughout Santa Cruz County. The most common forms of public
transit include Santa Cruz Metro and Train Transit and the Santa Cruz Trolley
service. There are also bike and car rentals in Santa Cruz. But if you want to
avoid traffic, then taking public transportation to and from the Santa Cruz
County Fair is the best way to go.
Santa Cruz Hotels
Need a place
to stay during your trip? There are plenty of hotels in Santa Cruz that are
affordable and comfortable. The Hyatt Place Santa Cruz is conveniently-located near beaches,
boardwalks, natural forests, and more. Some other popular hotels include the
Best Western, Comfort Inn, Holiday Inn, Sand Rock Farm Bed & Breakfast, and
Seascape Resort.
Food & Drink
The Santa
Cruz County Fair has its share of traditional fair food such as cotton candy,
funnel cake, popcorn, soft pretzels, and more. But there is plenty of more food
to enjoy in Santa Cruz County.
This area is
known for its delicious seafood and international
fare. Some of the most
popular bars and venues in Santa Cruz County are Home, Pretty Good Advice, Beer
Thirty Bottle Shop & Pour House, The Penny Ice Creamery, and Abbott Square
Market.
Things to Do
Santa Cruz
is perfect for beach lovers. But there are plenty of other outdoor
activities to do. Both
Natural Bridges State Beach and West Cliff Drive attract outdoor lovers with
their incredible views of the Pacific Ocean. You can go on a shopping spree at
the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk or take a scenic train ride through the woods
with the Roaring Camp Railroads.
