Northern California
Santa Cruz Museums
Art and county history at the MAH downtown, marine science at UC Santa Cruz's Seymour Center, a small natural history museum across from Seabright Beach (free on First Fridays) and the Surfing Museum in the lighthouse above Steamer Lane.
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Surfing Museum
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Downtown
Westside
West Cliff
Seabright
Orca Beach Series
Make it a beach day too
Information only. Free days, hours and prices change; confirm with each museum before you go. Data: each museum's official website, balboapark.org and OpenStreetMap · Facts checked Oct 4, 2026 · Map © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.