January
16,
2019
Winter Wildlife Watch: Elephant Seals
The secret's out! Winter is the BEST time to visit Santa Cruz for some great wildlife watching! And one of our winter must-sees - the elephant seals at Año Nuevo State Park!
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January
15,
2019
Plan A Trip to Santa Cruz County with the Free 2019 Traveler’s Guide
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January
07,
2019
Kid-Friendly Museums in Santa Cruz County
Santa Cruz County is home to vibrant, engaging museums that showcase the region’s natural and cultural wonders in fun, kid-friendly settings. Kiddos can drive a tractor, guide a simulated sea turtle to safety, and touch a real, live shark. Because nothing captivates little ones like real world play and exploration, swap the screen time for a visit to the following culturally enriching spots.
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January
06,
2019
Five Historical Points of Interest to Check Out in Santa Cruz County
The Santa Cruz County you enjoy today didn’t spring up overnight. Behind its surfboard-filled shores lies a rich history of farming, timber, and, yep, surfing. Explore the many towns of Santa Cruz County—most founded in the mid-1800s— and you’ll discover numerous sites listed on the National Register of Historic Places and designated as a California State Historical Landmark. Offering the next best thing to time travel, the following historic spots will immerse you in a bygone era.
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December
28,
2018
Your Guide to Running Races in Santa Cruz County
Whether you’ve been training for months, are a casual weekend jogger, or like to wear a brightly colored tutu with your Nike’s, there’s a race with your name on it in Santa Cruz County. Prefer running as a spectator sport? We’re known for hosting races that are highly entertaining from the sidelines. Starting in February, there’s a race (or two or three) nearly every month through December and each one features Instagram-worthy scenery every sweaty step of the way.
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