About Santa Cruz, California

Santa Cruz is located on the northern edge of Monterey Bay, about 75 miles from San Francisco, and 32 miles from San Jose. The city is famous for its redwood forests, moderate climate, socially liberal leanings as well as alternative community lifestyles. Santa Cruz is home to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk as well as the University of California. It was once the location of Spanish settlement since 1791, and was incorporated as a city in 1866.

Popular Destinations in Santa Cruz

Looking for activities once your private jet arrives in Santa Cruz? Santa Cruz has been a tourist hub for many decades. Here are some of the top attractions to explore:

Roaring Camp Railroad: This Santa Cruz historic railway goes through tunnels and delivers passengers to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk or to the top of the Bear Mountain. The Roaring Camp Railroad is one of the oldest narrow-gauge trains which is still functional and offers visitors a unique and fun way to go back in time.

Seymor Marine Discovery Center: This attraction site enjoys an oceanfront location thus offering visitors the chance to explore varied sea life. Some of the highlights of the Seymor Marine Discovery Center include an 87-feet blue whale skeleton, tanks of shellfish, sharks and anemones. The Seymor Marine Discovery Center is part of the University of California Santa Cruz.

Natural Bridges Sate Park: This iconic beach is the perfect illustration of the natural beauty of Santa Cruz. Overlooking the beach are two natural rock bridges jutting into the Pacific. These make a perfect vantage point for activities like watching the otters play in water, sea birds and migrating whales.

Wilder Ranch State Park: This ranch used to be the main supplier for the Santa Cruz Mission before it became a dairy farm. Today, the ranch features various trails which are great for riding, hiking and biking. It also features a historic adobe, Victorian homes and several gardens.

The Mystery Spot: Located in the heart of a redwood forest outside the city, The Mystery Spot is a gravitational anomaly where the rules of physics are questioned. It was discovered in 1939 and opened for public visits in 1940. Some speculations that people have made to explain the abnormality of this place include carbon dioxide permeating the earth, spacecraft buried deep underground, a magma vortex and a hole in the ozone layer. Whatever the reason, it still remains a mystery till today.

Santa Cruz Surfing Museum: This museum provides spectacular views due to its location inside a lighthouse. Key highlights include surfing video exhibitions as well exhibits that feature old surfboards made out of redwood planks.

Luxury Lodging in Santa Cruz

Seeking luxury accommodations once your private jet has arrived in Santa Cruz?

• Barcelo Huatulco Beach
• Camino Real Zaashila
• Campo Bahia Resort
• Dreams Huatulco Resort and Spa
• Quinta Real Huatulco
• Reserva Conchal
• Secrets Huatulco Resort and Spa
• The Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Airports in or Nearby Santa Cruz For Private Jets

Seeking a private jet charter to Santa Cruz, California? The city of Santa Cruz is served by a large number of airports in the surrounding regions. Most of the airports have excellent infrastructure as well. Some of them include:

• The Norman Y Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC): This airport is located around 33 miles away from the city of Santa Cruz. It is one of the busiest international airports in the state and mostly accommodates commercial air traffic. The airport sits at an elevation of 62 feet above sea level, and has two concrete runways measuring 11,000 feet in length each. It is a particularly busy airport, serving more than nine million passengers a year.
• San Francisco International Airport (SFO): San Francisco International Airport is located 61 miles away from Santa Cruz. The international airport mainly accommodates commercial air traffic. It has four asphalt runways measuring between 7,600 and 11,800 feet in length, and handles more than 51 million passengers a year.
• Oakland International Airport (OAK): The Oakland International Airport is located 65 miles away from Santa Cruz. This public airport sits at an elevation of nine feet above sea level, and has four asphalt runways measuring between 3,300 and 10,000 feet in length. The airport is fairly busy, handling an average of 10 million passengers a year and having 210,000 aircraft operations annually. The airport currently occupies an area of 2,600 acres, making it one of the largest in the region.
• Monterey Regional Airport (MRY): This airport is located 43 miles away from Santa Cruz. The airport sits at an elevation of 257 feet above sea level, and has two asphalt runways measuring 3,500 and 7,400 feet in length. The airport covers an area of 242 hectares, and is commonly used by domestic airlines. However, it is also easily accessible to private aircraft owners as well as chartered aircraft.
• Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK): Stockton Metropolitan Airport is located just 99 miles away from Santa Cruz. It is owned by the county of San Joaquin, and sits at an elevation of 33 feet above sea level. The airport has two asphalt runways measuring 4,400 and 10,600 feet in length. It also has two concrete helipads measuring 70 feet in length. The airport is fairly busy, with approximately 47,000 aircraft operations a year.
• Watsonville Municipal Airport (WVI): This local airport is one of the closest to the city, located just 16 miles away from the Santa Cruz city center. The airport covers an area of 134 hectares. It sits at an altitude of 163 feet above sea level, and has two asphalt runways measuring 3,900 and 4,500 feet in length.