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 recent 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 and shops are waiting to say, “Welcome!” With that, like so many places, there have been some changes, restrictions, and guidelines that everyone should be aware of. Read What You Need to Know to Visit Santa Cruz for
With an enviable Mediterranean climate and a natural splendor the stretches from the redwoods to the bay, Santa Cruz is a remarkable place to pitch a tent. Whether you’re a dyed-in-the-flannel-wool outdoorsy type or won’t bed down without a mattress, there’s a campsite that’s right for you. KOA Santa CruzMinutes from Manresa State Beach, this