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!
ULTIMATE FOOD + DRINK GUIDE TO SOUTH COUNTY
South County is filled with wonderful bakeries, eateries, breweries and wineries!
5 MUST-TASTE BITES AT SANTA CRUZ COUNTY RESTAURANTS
A roundup of five restaurants with some of the best bites!
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 20, 2021Santa Cruz Beach Train
July 27, 2021CASFS Farmstand at UCSC
July 29, 2021Roaring Camp: “Greensky Bluegrass”
July 30, 2021Earth & Fire
July 30, 2021Año Nuevo State Park: Self-Guided Hikes in Seal Viewing Area
July 30, 2021Junior Rangers: New Brighton
July 30, 2021MIDTOWN FRIDAYS! SUMMER BLOCK PARTY
July 30, 2021Santa Cruz Shakespeare: The Agitators
July 31, 2021Westside Farmers’ Market
July 31, 2021Scotts Valley Farmers’ Market
July 31, 2021Nicholson Vineyards: Food Truck Saturdays “Good Dogs Santa Cruz”
July 31, 2021Bonny Doon Art Tour
July 31, 2021New Brighton Little Rangers
July 31, 2021Seymour Center Outdoors!
July 31, 2021Historic Ranch Ground Tour
July 31, 2021Castle Rock Guided Hike
July 31, 2021Junior Rangers: Sunset State Beach
July 31, 2021Opening Night: Contested Eden Concert
July 20, 2021Santa Cruz Beach TrainJuly 27, 2021CASFS Farmstand at UCSCJuly 29, 2021Roaring Camp: “Greensky Bluegrass”July 30, 2021Earth & FireJuly 30, 2021Año Nuevo State Park: Self-Guided Hikes in Seal Viewing AreaJuly 30, 2021Junior Rangers: New BrightonJuly 30, 2021MIDTOWN FRIDAYS! SUMMER BLOCK PARTYJuly 30, 2021Santa Cruz Shakespeare: The AgitatorsJuly 31, 2021Westside Farmers’ MarketJuly 31, 2021Scotts Valley Farmers’ MarketJuly 31, 2021Nicholson Vineyards: Food Truck Saturdays “Good Dogs Santa Cruz”July 31, 2021Bonny Doon Art TourJuly 31, 2021New Brighton Little RangersJuly 31, 2021Seymour Center Outdoors!July 31, 2021Historic Ranch Ground TourJuly 31, 2021Castle Rock Guided HikeJuly 31, 2021Junior Rangers: Sunset State BeachJuly 31, 2021Opening Night: Contested Eden ConcertSANTA 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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