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ITINERARY
10h 13m538 miles6 stops
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The Rat Pack is Back
The number 1 Rat Pack show in the world, now in its' 24th year. The only show of its' kind with an award from the Congress of the United States of America, a full time show running in Las Vegas and national and international touring companies, appearances in over 40 states, 8000 performances and over 3 million satisfied customers.
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Khoury’s Fine Wine & Spirits
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Shadow Creek Golf Club
Designed by Tom Fazio, this magnificent 18-hole championship course is characterized by sparkling creeks, towering waterfalls and lush gardens, all of which are framed by commanding mountains.
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California Fruit Depot
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Forestiere Underground Gardens
Take a tour off Highway 99 and visit Fresno's best kept secret. *A hand-built network of underground rooms, courtyards and passageways reminiscent of the ancient catacombs. *Unique fruit producing trees, shrubs, and vines growing underground - some over 90 years old! *Ancient Roman architecture - arches, vaults and stone-built walls. *Underground micro-climates - temperature variations of 10 to 30 degrees! *Underground home of Sicilian visionary and self-taught artist/builder Baldassare Forestiere.
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Island Waterpark
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Start:The Rat Pack is Back
Las Vegas, Nevada·
4.0
(999) review
The number 1 Rat Pack show in the world, now in its' 24th year. The only show of its' kind with an award from the Congress of the United States of America, a full time show running in Las Vegas and national and international touring companies, appearances in over 40 states, 8000 performances and over 3 million satisfied customers.
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Start:Khoury’s Fine Wine & Spirits
Las Vegas, Nevada·
5.0
(9) review
9915 S Eastern Ave Ste 110, Las Vegas, NV 89183-7960
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Start:Shadow Creek Golf Club
Las Vegas, Nevada·
4.5
(69) review
Designed by Tom Fazio, this magnificent 18-hole championship course is characterized by sparkling creeks, towering waterfalls and lush gardens, all of which are framed by commanding mountains.
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Start:California Fruit Depot
Bakersfield, California·
5.0
(72) review
10854 Redbank Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93307-9143
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Start:Forestiere Underground Gardens
Fresno, California·
4.5
(862) review
Take a tour off Highway 99 and visit Fresno's best kept secret. *A hand-built network of underground rooms, courtyards and passageways reminiscent of the ancient catacombs. *Unique fruit producing trees, shrubs, and vines growing underground - some over 90 years old! *Ancient Roman architecture - arches, vaults and stone-built walls. *Underground micro-climates - temperature variations of 10 to 30 degrees! *Underground home of Sicilian visionary and self-taught artist/builder Baldassare Forestiere.
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Start:Island Waterpark
Fresno, California·
4.0
(82) review
6099 W Barstow Ave, Fresno, CA 93723-9372
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What's the driving distance between Las Vegas and Santa Cruz?
The distance is 538 miles
What's the travel time between Las Vegas and Santa Cruz?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 10h 13m mins in normal traffic
What are some of the best cities to visit between Las Vegas and Santa Cruz?
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Are there any cool sights or attractions I shouldn't miss on my drive to Santa Cruz?
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What’s the weather like in Santa Cruz?
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