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In many ways the quintessential California beach town, Santa Cruz, 75 miles south of San Francisco, is sited at the foot of thickly wooded mountains beside a clean sandy beach. With a strong leftover 1960s vibe, it's also surprisingly untouristy: no hotels spoil the miles of coastline, and roadside stands are more likely to sell apples or sprouts than postcards and trinkets.
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