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Santa Cruz - Living Shorelines
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Santa Cruz - Living Shorelines

by Virtual Planet Technologies INC · Released October 8, 2025
⚡ Quest 3S · Quest 3 · Quest Pro · Quest 2

About this game

Discover how sea level rise and powerful storms could shape the future of Santa Cruz — and explore how nature can help protect our coast.

In this interactive app, you’ll join Otter 841, the famous surfboard-stealing otter turned storyteller, on a playful yet eye-opening journey along the Santa Cruz shoreline. From Steamer Lane to Main Beach, Its Beach, and Mitchell’s Cove, you’ll witness flooding, erosion, and coastal change — then test out living shorelines and nature-based solutions that can keep beaches, wildlife, and neighborhoods safe.

✨ What you’ll experience:

Immersive 360° visuals of Santa Cruz’s iconic coast

Interactive tools to explore storm and sea level rise impacts

Nature-based solutions like dunes, reefs, tidepools, and marshes

A unique perspective from Otter 841, your fun and fearless guide

Whether you’re a student, community member, or simply curious about coastal resilience, this app brings the future of Santa Cruz to life in an unforgettable way.

Let’s ride the waves of change — and protect the coast together. 🌊🦦

Details

Developer
Virtual Planet Technologies
Publisher
Virtual Planet Technologies INC
Release date
October 8, 2025
Genre
Learning, Travel & Exploration
Category
APPS
Modes
Single User
Play area
Sitting, Standing, Room-scale
Comfort
Comfortable for most
Age rating
Everyone
Headsets
Quest 3S, Quest 3, Quest Pro, Quest 2
Controllers
Touch Controllers
Hand tracking
–
Languages
English, Spanish (Mexico)
Internet
Not required
Ratings
–
Download size
1.2 GB
Version
0.14.0
In-app purchases
No
In-app ads
No
Website
Official site →

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Frequently asked questions

How much does Santa Cruz - Living Shorelines cost?

Santa Cruz - Living Shorelines is completely free on the Meta Horizon Store: download it to your headset and play, no purchase needed.

Does Santa Cruz - Living Shorelines work on Quest 3, Quest 3S or Quest 2?

Santa Cruz - Living Shorelines officially supports: Quest 3S, Quest 3, Quest Pro, Quest 2. Headset support is set by the developer, as listed on the official store.

Is Santa Cruz - Living Shorelines multiplayer or single player?

Santa Cruz - Living Shorelines is a single-player experience (single user).

Is Santa Cruz - Living Shorelines comfortable for VR beginners?

Santa Cruz - Living Shorelines is rated Comfortable by the official store: minimal artificial movement, a great pick for VR newcomers.

What is the age rating for Santa Cruz - Living Shorelines?

Santa Cruz - Living Shorelines is rated Everyone on the official Meta store. Age ratings matter especially for online multiplayer titles, where voice chat is open.

When did Santa Cruz - Living Shorelines come out?

Santa Cruz - Living Shorelines was released on October 8, 2025, published by Virtual Planet Technologies INC.