What to do while visiting
Sightseeing
(831) 879-2025 www.parks.ca.gov/?page-id=253
The park offers guided walks led by volunteer docent naturalist to se the elephant seals in their natural habitat inside the Natural Preserve. The first tours to see these majestic animals begin on December 15 through March.
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Ano Nuevo State Park
(831) 879-2025 www.parks.ca.gov/?page-id=253
The park offers guided walks led by volunteer docent naturalist to se the elephant seals in their natural habitat inside the Natural Preserve. The first tours to see these majestic animals begin on December 15 through March.
A charming beach community with shopping, dining, museum, pier and esplanade to enjoy the view of the ocean and village atmosphere.
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Capitola Beach Company
131 Monterey AveA charming beach community with shopping, dining, museum, pier and esplanade to enjoy the view of the ocean and village atmosphere.
(831) 728-2822 1700 Elkhorn Rd., Watsonville
One of California's largest wetlands and salt marshes; part of the National Estuarine Reserve where you will see an amazing variety of wild life such as sea otters, harbor seals, sea lions and hundreds of species of birds. Boating tours and kayaking are available. There is a visitors' center, five miles of trails and tours on the weekend.
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Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve
(831) 728-2822 1700 Elkhorn Rd., Watsonville
One of California's largest wetlands and salt marshes; part of the National Estuarine Reserve where you will see an amazing variety of wild life such as sea otters, harbor seals, sea lions and hundreds of species of birds. Boating tours and kayaking are available. There is a visitors' center, five miles of trails and tours on the weekend.
(831) 622-8100 8035 Soquel Dr. Aptos
(at the entrance of Nisene Marks State Park)
Bike rentals are available.
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Epicenter Cycling
8035 Soquel Dr(831) 622-8100 8035 Soquel Dr. Aptos
(at the entrance of Nisene Marks State Park)
Bike rentals are available.
(831) 464-5620 Aptos Creek Rd, Aptos Village
This is a extraordinary park with many trails; the forest is breathtaking. It is always relaxing to experience the silence of the forest. A creek runs through the park and is quite a sight amongst all the huge redwood trees. Park inside the park far back so you can avoid waling the main road.
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El Bosque del Parque Estatal Nisene Marks
Aptos Creek Road(831) 464-5620 Aptos Creek Rd, Aptos Village
This is a extraordinary park with many trails; the forest is breathtaking. It is always relaxing to experience the silence of the forest. A creek runs through the park and is quite a sight amongst all the huge redwood trees. Park inside the park far back so you can avoid waling the main road.
)831) 722-1056 55 Peckham Rd., Watsonville
"Pik-Yor-Self" Strawberries, Olallieberries, Boysenberries and Apples are available in season. Experience the most fun part of growing fruits. Their fruit; pies are made at the farm and are offered for sale. They do not accept credit cards.
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Gizdich Ranch
55 Peckham Rd)831) 722-1056 55 Peckham Rd., Watsonville
"Pik-Yor-Self" Strawberries, Olallieberries, Boysenberries and Apples are available in season. Experience the most fun part of growing fruits. Their fruit; pies are made at the farm and are offered for sale. They do not accept credit cards.
(831) 427-2227 302-2 Cedar St., Santa Cruz
Kuumbwa Jazz has grown from its small beginnings to one of the most highly respected jazz-presenting institutions in the country attracting artists of national and international renown. They p resent over 120 concerts per year at an intimate 200 seat venue.
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Kuumbwa Jazz Center
320-2 Cedar St(831) 427-2227 302-2 Cedar St., Santa Cruz
Kuumbwa Jazz has grown from its small beginnings to one of the most highly respected jazz-presenting institutions in the country attracting artists of national and international renown. They p resent over 120 concerts per year at an intimate 200 seat venue.
(831) 430-4357 17 Conference Dr., Felton
An exhilarating adventure while exploring the redwood forest! There are three aerial trails and over 30 elements, including swinging logs, cargo nets and cables which are 30 to 80 fee in the air.
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Mount Hermon Adventures
17 Conference Dr(831) 430-4357 17 Conference Dr., Felton
An exhilarating adventure while exploring the redwood forest! There are three aerial trails and over 30 elements, including swinging logs, cargo nets and cables which are 30 to 80 fee in the air.
At the end of 41st Avenue past Portola Drive
A world renowned surf location; traditionally defined as the area along the coast from 41st Ave. to Moran Lagoon. The "Hook" as it is locally known is always a great spot to watch the Santa Cruz Surfing culture. There is a newly renovated walk way along the cliff.
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Pleasure Point County Park
East Cliff DriveAt the end of 41st Avenue past Portola Drive
A world renowned surf location; traditionally defined as the area along the coast from 41st Ave. to Moran Lagoon. The "Hook" as it is locally known is always a great spot to watch the Santa Cruz Surfing culture. There is a newly renovated walk way along the cliff.
https://beachboardwalk.com/
A Santa Cruz icon; on the beach with rides, miniature golf, food court, games and historical carousel.
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Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park
400 Beach Sthttps://beachboardwalk.com/
A Santa Cruz icon; on the beach with rides, miniature golf, food court, games and historical carousel.
(831) 420-6115 1305 E. Cliff Dr., Santa Cruz
The Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History as been bringing the delights and wonders of the natural world to Santa Cruz through their exhibits since 1932 in the Seabright Neighborhood.
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Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
1305 E Cliff Dr(831) 420-6115 1305 E. Cliff Dr., Santa Cruz
The Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History as been bringing the delights and wonders of the natural world to Santa Cruz through their exhibits since 1932 in the Seabright Neighborhood.
Located at the end of State Park Drive, Aptos
The beach is most known for the concrete ship, SS Palo Alto lying in the water at the end of the 50 foot pier. North of Seacliff State Beach is New Brighton State Beach. There is a walk way and picnic area for visitors.
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Seacliff State Beach
State Park DriveLocated at the end of State Park Drive, Aptos
The beach is most known for the concrete ship, SS Palo Alto lying in the water at the end of the 50 foot pier. North of Seacliff State Beach is New Brighton State Beach. There is a walk way and picnic area for visitors.
(831) 459-3800 100 Shaffer Rd., Santa Cruz
Visit a working marine laboratory. Exhibit halls, aquarium, touch tanks, tours to marine mammal research overlook, Ocean Discovery Shoop and unsurpassed vistas of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. Hold a sea star, marvel at the world's largest whale skeleton, or touch a shard; think like a scientist!
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Seymour Marine Discovery Center
100 McAllister Way(831) 459-3800 100 Shaffer Rd., Santa Cruz
Visit a working marine laboratory. Exhibit halls, aquarium, touch tanks, tours to marine mammal research overlook, Ocean Discovery Shoop and unsurpassed vistas of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. Hold a sea star, marvel at the world's largest whale skeleton, or touch a shard; think like a scientist!
(831)( 728-2532 2660 East Lake Ave (Hwy 152), Watsonville
(close to Gizdich Ranch)
They specialize in plants & gardens for California's Mediterranean climate. Dozens of artists & over a hundred sculptures are exhibited in the beautiful two acre garden. Medias range from steel, wood & ceramics to bronze, glass & concrete.
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Sierra Azul Nursery-Garden
2660 E Lake Ave(831)( 728-2532 2660 East Lake Ave (Hwy 152), Watsonville
(close to Gizdich Ranch)
They specialize in plants & gardens for California's Mediterranean climate. Dozens of artists & over a hundred sculptures are exhibited in the beautiful two acre garden. Medias range from steel, wood & ceramics to bronze, glass & concrete.
West Cliff Drive is a scenic coastline road along the ocean cliff with beautiful unsurpassed views of the ocean and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk; the busy walking path is a great spot to clear your mind, be refreshed or watch the experts surfers. There is a lighthouse with a surfer's museum at Steamers Lane; a renown surfing spot.
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Steamer Lane
700 W Cliff DrWest Cliff Drive is a scenic coastline road along the ocean cliff with beautiful unsurpassed views of the ocean and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk; the busy walking path is a great spot to clear your mind, be refreshed or watch the experts surfers. There is a lighthouse with a surfer's museum at Steamers Lane; a renown surfing spot.
(831) 218-2730 Moss Landing
The Monterey Bay is California's best location for viewing Humpback whales, Orcas, Blue whales and the abundance of marine species that call the Pacific Ocean home. The whale watching tours depart from Moss Landing, right at the mouth of the Monterey Bay Canyon, one of the largest underwater canyons in the world.
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Blue Ocean Whale Watching on the Monterey Bay
7881 Sandholdt Rd(831) 218-2730 Moss Landing
The Monterey Bay is California's best location for viewing Humpback whales, Orcas, Blue whales and the abundance of marine species that call the Pacific Ocean home. The whale watching tours depart from Moss Landing, right at the mouth of the Monterey Bay Canyon, one of the largest underwater canyons in the world.
(831) 423-9703 1401 Old Coast Rd., Santa Cruz
The park has 34 miles of hiking, biking and equestrian trails winding through coastal terraces and valleys. Several restored buildings once belonging to the Wilder family are preserved. The park has tours and living history demonstrations.
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Parque Estatal Wilder Ranch
1401 Coast Rd(831) 423-9703 1401 Old Coast Rd., Santa Cruz
The park has 34 miles of hiking, biking and equestrian trails winding through coastal terraces and valleys. Several restored buildings once belonging to the Wilder family are preserved. The park has tours and living history demonstrations.
Corralitos Wine Trail: https://www.corralitoswinetrail.com/
Sunny Corralitos, at the southern, coastal end of the Santa Cruz Mountains appellation, is 20 minutes south of Santa Cruz. In this idyllic spot for grape growing, six independent, family-owned wineries have come together to establish the Corralitos Wine Trail.
Corralitos
Corralitos Wine Trail: https://www.corralitoswinetrail.com/
Sunny Corralitos, at the southern, coastal end of the Santa Cruz Mountains appellation, is 20 minutes south of Santa Cruz. In this idyllic spot for grape growing, six independent, family-owned wineries have come together to establish the Corralitos Wine Trail.