Did you know that Santa Cruz County has over fourteen state parks? Day hikes are the best way to explore them as you can travel through scenery ranging from towering redwoods and babbling streams to mountaintop views plunging to the ocean. Although you may not be able to get to all the parks in on
Family-owned Freeline Surf Shop, which includes surf-related goods for sale and for rent, celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2019. Keeping it in the FamilyJohn Mel opened Freeline Surf Shop in 1969 when he was only 23 years old. Although John is definitely still part of the business, John’s son Peter and Peter’s wife Tara bought
Post-rainy day hikes are kinda the best. Creatures are out, the forest is fresh, and the streams and falls are flowing! Check out a few of our favorite falls in the Santa Cruz Mountains:
As it’s been heard across the nation, Big Basin Redwoods State Park, California’s oldest state park, was heavily damaged by the 2020 CZU August Lightning Complex Fires. Established in 1902, Big Basin’s more than 18,000 acres is a mix of old-growth and second-growth redwoods, including the largest continuous stand of ancient redwoods stand south of
The gorgeous Monterey Bay, refreshing redwood forests, miles of hiking trails, and many of your favorite eateries, shops, activities, and attractions are ready to say, “Welcome back to Santa Cruz!” So, what are some ideas for you next visit to Santa Cruz County? Or as a local, what are some fun things you can do