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Walton Lighthouse

Annieglass Studios

Roaring Camp Railroads

Mount Hermon Adventures

Davenport – Shark Fin Cove

Downtown Santa Cruz Farmer’s Market

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DINE AL FRESCO: TOP 20+ PATIOS IN SANTA CRUZ COUNTY

With 300 days of sunshine, it’s no wonder outdoor patios abound in the Santa Cruz area!

FRESH PAINT: THE SEA WALLS MURALS OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY

Have you spotted any of the new ocean and environmental-themed public art?

PUT A SPRING IN YOUR STEP WITH THESE SANTA CRUZ STROLLS

The most rewarding activities in Santa Cruz County is simply strolling its scenic landscape.

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY’S TOP 5 HIKES

Join us as we go through our Top 5 Picks for hiking!

Hotel Finder

From a hotel on the beach, to a quaint inn or bed and breakfast, to a vacation rental for the family or a rustic campground, you can rest easy in Santa Cruz County.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

April 1, 2022Año Nuevo State Park: Self-Guided Hikes in Seal Viewing Area

May 28, 2022Roaring Camp Railroads: Bubble Bonanza

May 29, 2022Corralitos Farm & Garden Market

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

June 1, 2022Downtown Santa Cruz Farmers’ Market

June 1, 2022Wednesday Night Sailboat Races

June 2, 2022The Crow’s Nest: Thursday Beach BBQ Parties

June 3, 2022Midtown Fridays!

June 3, 2022First Friday Santa Cruz

June 4, 2022Westside Farmers’ Market

June 4, 2022Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park: Birding for Beginners

June 4, 2022SANTA CRUZ MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY: Nature Club

June 4, 2022Roaring Camp Railroads: Redwood Mountain Faire

June 4, 2022Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park: Old Growth Redwood Tour

June 4, 2022Wilder Ranch State Park: Coastal Nature Walk

June 4, 2022Wilder Ranch State Park: Historic Ranch Ground Tour

June 5, 2022Westside Marketplace

June 10, 2022Wilder Ranch State Park: Coastal Birding Walk

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SANTA CRUZ COUNTY

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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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