Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
Shadowbrook Restaurant
Davenport - Shark Fin Cove
Annieglass Studios
Venetian Hotel – Capitola Village
Roaring Camp Railroads
Mount Hermon Adventures
Downtown Santa Cruz Farmer's Market
Walton Lighthouse
THIS IS HOW WE CRUZ
SANTA CRUZ BY SEA, LAND, AND AIR
A place where both adrenaline junkies and those looking for the town’s laid-back vibe can play.
EXPLORE TOP SPOTS FOR OUTDOOR EATS & POST-MEAL ADVENTURES
Enjoy lots of amazing restaurants with spacious patios to enjoy delicious food and drinks!
FREE FALL AND WINTER FUN IN SANTA CRUZ COUNTY
Fall is Golden Hour in SCC, as shorter days mean fewer crowds, great weather, and still plenty to do.
Not-To-Miss Fall Events In Santa Cruz County
The fall season boasts some of the best weather of the year in Santa Cruz County!
Find a Place to Stay
Rest easy: Santa Cruz County lodging options are as varied as their settings. Charming inns, seaside resorts, full-service and boutique hotels, welcoming vacation rentals, friendly motels, and rustic campgrounds promise a variety of choices for every budget and lifestyle. Looking for a romantic bed and breakfast or a place for RV camping? You'll find it in Santa Cruz County.
UPCOMING EVENTS
July 27, 2021CASFS Farmstand at UCSC
August 14, 2021Roaring Camp: Redwood Forest Steam Train
September 24, 2021Boardwalk Fall Campout
September 24, 2021Wilder Ranch: Coastal Birding Walk
September 24, 2021Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History: Sea Otter Week!
September 24, 2021MIDTOWN FRIDAYS! SUMMER BLOCK PARTY
September 24, 2021Food Truck Friday!
September 24, 2021Food Truck Friday
September 24, 2021Rio Theatre: Jake Shimabukuro
September 25, 2021Capitola Beach Festival
September 25, 2021Westside Farmers’ Market
September 25, 2021Scotts Valley Farmers’ Market
September 25, 2021Santa Cruz Beach Train
September 25, 2021Seymour Center Outdoors!September 25, 2021Wilder Ranch: Coastal Nature Walk
September 25, 2021Wilder Ranch: Historic Ranch Ground Tour
September 26, 2021Chaminade Resort & Spa: Sunday Funday “Paul Hayward”September 26, 2021Corralitos Farm & Garden Market
July 27, 2021CASFS Farmstand at UCSCAugust 14, 2021Roaring Camp: Redwood Forest Steam TrainSeptember 24, 2021Boardwalk Fall CampoutSeptember 24, 2021Wilder Ranch: Coastal Birding WalkSeptember 24, 2021Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History: Sea Otter Week!September 24, 2021MIDTOWN FRIDAYS! SUMMER BLOCK PARTYSeptember 24, 2021Food Truck Friday!September 24, 2021Food Truck FridaySeptember 24, 2021Rio Theatre: Jake ShimabukuroSeptember 25, 2021Capitola Beach FestivalSeptember 25, 2021Westside Farmers’ MarketSeptember 25, 2021Scotts Valley Farmers’ MarketSeptember 25, 2021Santa Cruz Beach TrainSeptember 25, 2021Seymour Center Outdoors!September 25, 2021Wilder Ranch: Coastal Nature WalkSeptember 25, 2021Wilder Ranch: Historic Ranch Ground TourSeptember 26, 2021Chaminade Resort & Spa: Sunday Funday “Paul Hayward”September 26, 2021Corralitos Farm & Garden MarketSANTA 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!
PICTURE YOURSELF HERE
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