Top rated Nature preserves in Santa Cruz

Experience the best that Santa Cruz has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 4 places from Nature preserve category.

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Wilder Ranch State Park
State park
Natural landscape with diverse activities including hiking trails, picnic areas & horseback riding.
4.70 (2.3K reviews)
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Natural Bridges Tidepools
Nature preserve
Public tide pools in the rocks at Natural Bridges State Beach home to anemones, sea stars & crabs.
4.70 (410 reviews)
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Moore Creek Preserve
Nature preserve
This 246-acre greenbelt offers hiking trails through grassy plains with views of the Monterey Bay.
4.60 (82 reviews)
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Pogonip Open Space
Nature preserve
Scenic open space offering a hiking & biking trail network amid redwood & oak forests & slopes.
4.50 (447 reviews)
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