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Address: Hwy 1, 12 miles south of Pescadero, Santa Cruz, CA 93940
Thousands of northern elephant seals (and visitors) come to Año Nuevo every winter, but earlier in the season, free self-guided walks may yield glimpses of early arrivals.
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Address: 800 Asilomar Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 93940
The Monterey Peninsula's beauty is breathtaking and enormous. But the Coast Trail will rein in your focus, guaranteeing a walk full of discovery, especially at low tide. Leave the trail at marked access points, and you'll see granite-edged tidepools — anemones reach out swaying neon fingers; a sculpin, more shadow...
Category: Santa Cruz Attractions & Activities
Address: Hwy 1, Pescadero, CA 93940
Spread out a picnic, or walk around tidepools to look for crabs and anemones.
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Address: 10 Pine Flat Rd, Bonnie Doon, CA 95060
Enjoy great views as you sample wines made by a small family-run winery in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
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Address: Hwy 1, 17 miles north of Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA 93940
The coast side of the park — Waddell Creek and Rancho del Oso — offers lots of windsurfers to marvel at; or hike the first few miles of the Skyline to the Sea Trail to waterfalls, wildlife, and ancient coast redwoods.
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
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Address: 101 North Big Trees Park Road , Felton, CA 95018
Hikers and nature-lovers can ogle giant redwood trees almost 300 feet tall and 1800 years old in this state park located just a few miles from downtown Santa Cruz. Over 15 miles of nature trails wind through redwood groves and stands of Ponderosa Pines and oaks. A picnic area overlooks the San Lorenzo River. The park...
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Address: 225 San Lorenzo Blvd, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
A monumental concrete swoop is the star of the new Ken Wormhoudt Skate Park, a visionary public arts project. The 15,000 square-foot-site, not far from the Santa Cruz boardwalk, draws groups of riders as well as spectators. Admission is free; helmet and kneepads required for riders.
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Address: West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Although the natural rock formation for which it was named has succumbed to the forces of wind and rain, this lovely beach park has many natural treasures. Tide pools teem with sea stars, crabs, anemones and other colorful sea life. Ocean views offer great spots for whale, seal and otter watching, and nature trails...
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Address: 20 Clubhouse Road, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Just a few minutes "up the hill" from downtown Santa Cruz is one of the top- ranked golf courses in the U.S. Challenging to the most accomplished golfer, this rolling course features stunning views of Monterey Bay and the city. The course's designer, world-renowned golf architect, Alister MacKenzie, was so enamored...
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Address: 400 Beach St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
This 1/2-mile-long amusement park boasts thrill rides, a carousel, an arcade, and more. Enjoy modern attractions like laser tag or ride the Giant Dipper, a wooden roller coaster dating back to 1924.
