Featuring two straight blocks of historic landmark buildings close to the heart of downtown Santa Cruz, Walnut Ave. will transport your family to another time, when spectacular Victorian mansions were the architectural norm. Today these structures, which date back as far as 1870, are exceptionally well maintained and rival anything you’re likely to see in San Francisco, without those challenging hills that San Francisco is known for. History in California is often associated with the Spanish mission period, but this little street will show you and your family another piece of history. It’s a great destination for any group bogged down with strollers or wheelchairs, since the key landmarks are right next to each other and require minimal walking.