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Surfing in Santa Cruz

Surfing in Santa Cruz

Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park

Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park

Walton Lighthouse

Walton Lighthouse

Annieglass Studios

Annieglass Studios

Roaring Camp Railroads

Roaring Camp Railroads

Mount Hermon Adventures

Mount Hermon Adventures

Davenport - Shark Fin Cove

Davenport – Shark Fin Cove

Downtown Santa Cruz Farmer's Market

Downtown Santa Cruz Farmer’s Market

THIS IS HOW WE CRUZ

Winter Wildlife Watch - Whale

The Best of Winter Wildlife in Santa Cruz County

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MONARCH BUTTERFLY MAGIC AT NATURAL BRIDGES SB

In Santa Cruz, we like to celebrate all creatures especially those of the migrating variety.

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WINTER WILDLIFE WATCH: ELEPHANT SEALS

The secret’s out! Winter is the BEST time to visit Santa Cruz for some great wildlife watching!

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SANTA CRUZ COUNTY’S BEST OF 2021

The year is coming to a close and we’re taking a look back at the best of 2021.

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HIKE INTO THE NEW YEAR WITH STATE PARKS

Kick-start the new year with an energizing hike!

UPCOMING EVENTS

September 28, 2021CASFS Farmstand at UCSC

December 15, 2021Guided Elephant Seal Walks

January 25, 2022Hotel Paradox: Chess Night

January 25, 2022SANTA CRUZ MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY: Pollinators and Urban Community Gardens

January 28, 2022Wilder Ranch State Park: Coastal Birding Walk

January 28, 2022CAPITOLA WINE BAR: Joe Leonard Jazz Trio

Group of people attending comedy event at Greater Purpose Brewery

January 28, 2022Greater Purpose Brewery: Comedy Night

January 29, 2022Westside Farmers’ Market

January 29, 2022Wilder Ranch State Park: Coastal Nature Walk

January 29, 2022Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park: Old Growth Redwood Tour

January 29, 2022Wilder Ranch State Park: Historic Ranch Ground Tour

January 29, 2022Capitola Wine Bar: Live Music with Big Town Blues

January 30, 2022Corralitos Farm & Garden Market

January 30, 2022Wilder Ranch State Park: Historic Ranch Ground Tour

February 2, 2022Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History: Terrestrial Planets of our Solar System (virtual)

February 4, 2022First Friday Santa Cruz

February 4, 2022Live at The Catalyst: Bad Suns

February 4, 2022Santa Cruz Warriors vs. Rio Grande Valley Vipers

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SANTA CRUZ COUNTY

DESTINATIONS

70 miles south of San Francisco, 35 miles north of Monterey, and unabashedly left of center, you’ll find great surf, sandy beaches, redwood-covered mountains, laid-back towns organic farms, and a burgeoning beer and wine scene. It’s impossible to pick one place to visit in Santa Cruz County. Take a quick cruz of them all!

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