Tourist attraction near Santa Cruz, where visitors experience demonstrations that appear to defy gravity
General Information
Hours:
Monday to Friday: 10am to 5pm
Saturday & Sunday: 10am to 9pm
Open year-round including holidays
Saturday & Sunday: 10am to 9pm
Open year-round including holidays
Fees:
General admission: $10 per person
Children 3 and under: Free
Parking: $5 per vehicle (cash or check only)
Children 3 and under: Free
Parking: $5 per vehicle (cash or check only)
Pet Policy:
Pets are not allowed on the tour; leashed dogs permitted in the parking area and hiking trail only
Closest cities with hotels:
Santa Cruz (4 mi), Capitola (7 mi), Scotts Valley (8 mi)
Seasons:
All year; spring and fall offer pleasant weather and fewer crowds
Location:
Website:
How to Get There
From Santa Cruz, CA (4 mi): Take Ocean Street to Water Street, turn left onto Market Street, and follow for 2.9 miles; the Mystery Spot entrance will be on your left.
Overview
The Mystery Spot near Santa Cruz is a classic roadside attraction opened in 1939 by George Prather, where guided tours show gravity-defying demonstrations in a tilted wooden cabin in the redwoods. It is California’s first gravity hill attraction and a fun family stop.
This article uses material from the Wikipedia article "Mystery Spot", which is released under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share-Alike License 3.0
