As autumn’s arrival brings shorter days and crisp breezes to the central coast, the seasonal shift welcomes vivid transformations of color across the natural landscape of Santa Cruz County! While
The Santa Cruz area offers a rich array of natural beauty and an endless supply of gorgeous hiking trails. From coastal trails to forest treks, some of the best hikes in Santa Cruz County are waterfall hikes!
Whether you’re seeking a peaceful retreat from the summer heat or just want to enjoy a leisurely walk surrounded by towering trees, here are some of the best hiking spots to beat the summer heat in Santa Cruz County.
Nestled deep amongst the tree-lined peaks of the Santa Cruz Mountains lies one of the best-kept secrets of the San Lorenzo Valley: Loch Lomond Reservoir.
We are highlighting some of the best places in Santa Cruz County to explore the great outdoors! From miles of sand to comb on the beaches of south county to
Discover the enchanting beauty and serenity of the redwoods at the Forest of Nisene Marks!
Thousands of delicate, orange-hued wings gracefully flutter, somewhat randomly, about Santa Cruz County, each traveling to a place Beyond Your Wildest Dreams.
The towering coastal redwood trees of the Santa Cruz County mountains carry an awe-inspiring majesty that words can never quite capture and photography fails to reproduce.
Up the coast of Santa Cruz County is a place that goes beyond your wildest dreams: Shark Fin Cove.
The expansive coastline in Santa Cruz County offers endless options to explore coastal environments for tide pool treasures.
Situated in Scotts Valley, the West and East sides of the Glenwood Preserve unveil over seven miles of trails, marking the culmination of an 18+ year effort.
In the summer of 1894, Jose Vicente DeLaveaga attended a meeting where Santa Cruz city leaders aired their hopes of one day building a city park with a baseball field