Santa Cruz County is undoubtedly the quintessential California beach destination. Family-friendly but with a classic surf vibe, visitors mix effortlessly with locals in Santa Cruz and Pleasure Point. Explore the sweet towns of Capitola and Soquel, and visit the “Cement Ship” in Aptos, or a u-pick farm in Watsonville and Pajaro Valley. Visit the redwoods in the San Lorenzo Valley at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park or by a reservoir at Loch Lomond. Look for sea glass in Davenport or check out Scotts Valley. Start exploring now!
Davenport’s coastline is carpeted with strawberry and artichoke fields and includes sweeping vistas of the Pacific Ocean.
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The small surf community of Pleasure Point is located in an unincorporated area of Santa Cruz County.
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The San Lorenzo River begins in the Santa Cruz Mountains, winding its way through Ben Lomond, Boulder Creek, Brookdale and Felton.
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Santa Cruz is undoubtedly the quintessential California beach town, awakening nostalgic memories of summers past and inspiring a new generation.
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Scotts Valley, located amidst the area’s dramatic redwood forests in the western region of the Santa Cruz Mountains.
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Strawberry fields and apple orchards provide a gorgeous backdrop that welcomes visitors.
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Santa Cruz County proudly serves as the gateway to the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary.
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