Roadside Attractions in Santa Cruz
1 place worth pulling over for in Santa Cruz, California, with what each one actually is, what it costs and how long to give it.
Planning the stop
Hours and admission come from each attraction's own page, along with parking and directions.
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Shrine Drive-Thru Tree
Myers Flat, California
Drive right through a living redwood giant at this classic, family-owned roadside attraction. Split naturally by fire and wind centuries ago, this ancient tree also features a drive-on log and whimsical children's playhouses carved from redwood logs. It is one of only three drive-through redwoods in the world.
Klamath Tour-Thru Tree
Klamath, California
Drive your car right through the trunk of a living giant redwood tree. Carved in 1976, this privately owned landmark offers a classic, nostalgic road trip experience. It is one of the very few remaining drive-through trees in the world.
Chandelier Drive-Thru Tree
Leggett, California
This massive 315-foot coast redwood features a carved tunnel wide enough for most standard cars to drive right through. Carved in the 1930s, it remains a quintessential California road trip milestone. The surrounding grove also offers peaceful picnic spots and a vintage gift shop.
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