Within waters of northern
Monterey Bay, the Wharf is home to 10 restaurants, 8 gift shops, fishing charters, kayak and boat rentals.
The present-day wharf was constructed in 1914. Back then the wharf included no shops or restaurants, only a railroad track, a warehouse, some lockers, and other necessities for ocean trade. But with the success of this new wharf, the old Railroad ceased operation and was finally demolished.
The Santa Cruz Wharf is open to the public from 5:00 a.m. until 2:00 a.m. The Wharf is accessible for bicycles, wheel chairs, pedestrians and automobiles.