Save these for a weekend getaway to Santa Cruz, California! 6 hours from LA and 1.5 hours from SF, Santa Cruz is perfect for a couple of days. All of these charming places are within 30 minutes of downtown! 𝑳𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒔𝒆 𝑷𝒐𝒊𝒏𝒕 Grab a coffee at Shrine Coffee and walk the trails at Lighthouse Field State Beach or along the coast to watch the surfers! 𝑺𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒂 𝑪𝒓𝒖𝒛 𝑩𝒆𝒂𝒄𝒉 𝑩𝒐𝒂𝒓𝒅𝒘𝒂𝒍𝒌 The iconic boardwalk has something for all ages, they even have pirate mini golf! 𝑺𝒉𝒂𝒅𝒐𝒘𝒃𝒓𝒐𝒐𝒌 𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒖𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒕 Make a reservation and dine at the most romantic restaurant in California (imo), I would choose to dine in the Greenhouse room (by the water). The food is amazing and so is the ambiance. 𝑪𝒂𝒑𝒊𝒕𝒐𝒍𝒂 A small seaside village known for their colorful houses on the beach. Lots of restaurants and shops as well! 𝑻𝒆𝒂 𝑯𝒐𝒖𝒔𝒆 𝑺𝒑𝒂 Soak in a private hot tub overlooking their 70 year old bamboo garden. Perfect for relaxing after a day of exploring. 𝑺�...