Unravel the Enigma at The Mystery Spot

Getting There

• Car

  If you are traveling by car, start by getting onto US-101 S from your starting location in Northern California. Continue on US-101 S until you reach CA-17 S toward Santa Cruz. Merge onto CA-17 S and follow it until you reach the exit for Santa Cruz. Once in Santa Cruz, take the exit for Soquel Ave and turn right onto Soquel Ave. Continue straight as it turns into Mission St. Follow Mission St and turn left onto Laurel St, then take a right onto Ocean St. From Ocean St, turn left onto Water St, which will lead you to the entrance of The Mystery Spot located at 465 Mystery Spot Rd. There is parking available on site, but it can fill up quickly during peak hours. The visit typically incurs an entrance fee for the tour, so be prepared for that cost.

• Public Transportation

  For those using public transportation, you can take a Greyhound or Amtrak bus to Santa Cruz. Once you arrive at the Santa Cruz bus station, you can catch a local bus (Santa Cruz Metro) that operates routes to The Mystery Spot. Look for the 'Route 70' bus which goes toward the area of the Mystery Spot. You will need to disembark at the closest stop and walk approximately 15 minutes to reach the entrance at 465 Mystery Spot Rd. Be sure to check the local bus schedule for specific times, as services may vary throughout the day. The bus fare is typically around $2.00 to $3.00, and you may want to bring cash for the fare.