TRAVEL BLOG
Be inspired by what moves. From insider tips, buzzworthy eateries, seasonal finds, micro tours, and not-to-miss events and attractions, find your vacation inspiration in Santa Cruz County.
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Tide Pool Wildlife Guide: Discovering Santa Cruz’s Tidal Treasures
When the tide retreats, the coastlines of Santa Cruz County reveal a hidden universe.
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A Wildlife Guide to Santa Cruz County: Exploring Nature’s Sanctuary
From towering redwoods to rugged coastlines, Santa Cruz County is one of California’s richest places to experience wildlife in its natural habitat.
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Mark Your Calendar: California King Tides are Coming!
California King Tides are coming to the shores of Santa Cruz County this fall and winter season! See how you can enjoy the lowest and highest tides of the year.
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Get Spooked with these Halloween Events
Halloween is upon us and Santa Cruz County has all the spooky fun this October! Trick-or-Treating on the Wharf, Halloween Parades, Pumpkin Patches, and so much more!
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Your Guide to Fall Colors in Santa Cruz County
From hidden pockets of vibrant color tucked in the redwoods to leaf-peeping in downtown’s historic district, there are plenty of spots to soak in the sights of the season.
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Coastal Farms & Pumpkin Patches
Whether you’re looking for pumpkin picking with ocean views or patches decked out with decor, Santa Cruz County has plenty of spots to get you (and your home) in the fall spirit!
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Spotlight on Parks: Cotoni-Coast Dairies
North of Davenport, where the Pacific Ocean meets rolling coastal grasslands, lies a place with stories as deep as its redwood roots: Cotoni-Coast Dairies.
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Your Guide to Open Studios
Santa Cruz is home to a vibrant community of artists, creators, and makers who open up their private studio spaces to the public once a year to share the beauty of their artistic endeavors.
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The Ultimate Santa Cruz County Fall Bucket List
Fall in Santa Cruz County combines the region’s warmest weather with the hallmarks of the harvest season. This guide collects the defining experiences of fall in Santa Cruz County!
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Not-To-Miss Fall Events in Santa Cruz County
The secret’s out! The fall season boasts some of the best weather of the year in Santa Cruz County, plus it’s chock-full of awesome events!
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Urban Wine Tasting in Santa Cruz County: A City Sipper’s Guide
Explore the side of Santa Cruz wine culture that’s walkable, vibrant, and woven right into the heart of our urban neighborhoods.
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Best Burgers in Santa Cruz County
From ocean-view patios to dimly lit gastropubs, Santa Cruz County’s burger scene runs as deep as the redwoods and as wide as the coastline.