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From world famous golfing to chartered sailing expeditions and breathtaking
natural parks, you're at the center of it all in Santa Cruz. After a fun-filled
day at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, take some time to explore all the
area has to offer.
- Santa Cruz County
Conference & Visitors Council
1211 Ocean Street
(831) 425-1234
Visitor information services.
- Chardonnay Sailing
Charters
West side Santa Cruz Harbor, FF dock, Santa Cruz
(831) 423-1213
Sail Monterey Bay aboard a 70-foot luxury sailing yacht.
- Crow's
Nest Restaurant
2218 E. Cliff Drive (Santa Cruz Harbor)
(831) 476-4560
Award-winning food and waterfront views of Monterey Bay.
- Mystery Spot
465 Mystery Spot Rd., Santa Cruz
(831) 423-8897
A truly mystifying experience.
- Roaring Camp Railroads
Graham Hill Rd, Felton
(831) 335-4484
Logging town and train rides to the Boardwalk.
- Shadowbrook
1750 Wharf Road, Capitola
(831) 475-1511
Special occasion restaurant since 1947.
- Antonelli Brothers Begonia Gardens
2545 Capitola Rd., Santa Cruz
(831) 475-5222
Beautiful displays of colorful plants; April through October.
- Bicycle Rental Center
131 Center St., Santa Cruz
(831) 426-8687
Bike ride around the beach; bikes for all ages.
- Boulder Creek Art and Wine Festival
Downtown Boulder Creek
(831) 338-7099
250 vendors; international food booths; Memorial Day Weekend.
- Cabrillo Music Festival
104 Walnut Ave., Suite 206, Santa Cruz
(831) 426-6966
Award-winning musical events every August.
- Capitola Begonia Festival
Capitola Village, Capitola
(831) 475-6522
Nautical parade, sand castle contest; September.
- Cowell's Beach N Bikini Surf Shop
109 Beach St., Santa Cruz
(831) 427-2355
Full-service shop near Boardwalk; lessons and rentals.
- Downtown Santa Cruz
1347 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz
(831) 454-7900
Boutiques, sidewalk cafes, galleries, cinemas and festivals.
- Fireworks Spectacular
Near Municipal Wharf and Boardwalk, Santa Cruz
(831) 420-5273
City of Santa Cruz celebrates its anniversary every October.
- Gizdich Ranch
55 Peckham Rd., Watsonville
(831) 722-1056
Farm park, fruit pies; U-pick apple and berries (seasonal).
- Lighthouse Point
West Cliff Dr. Santa Cruz
(831) 420-6289
Short walk from Boardwalk to surfing museum and Steamer Lane.
- Long Marine Laboratory and Seymour Center
100 Shaffer Rd, Santa Cruz
(831) 459-3800
New educational and research center for all ages.
- Pasatiempo Golf Club
18 Clubhouse Road, Santa Cruz
(831) 459-9155
Rated as one of the Top 100 golf courses in America.
- Santa Cruz Blues Festival
Aptos Village Park, Aptos
(831) 479-9814
Music, food and fun for the entire family; May.
- Santa Cruz County Fair Fairgrounds
Watsonville
(831) 724-5671
Old fashioned county fair each September.
- Santa Cruz Fungus Fair
Louden Nelson Community Center
(831) 420-6115
Meet and eat a variety of wild mushrooms during annual January event.
- Santa Cruz Harbor
135 5th Ave., Santa Cruz
(831) 475-6161
1,200 boats, launch ramp, beach, water taxi during summer.
- Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf
Beach St., Santa Cruz
(831) 420-6025
Short walk from Boardwalk; shops, restaurants, charters, rentals.
- Scurfield's Landing
2210 East Cliff Dr., Santa Cruz
(831) 476-2648
Sport fishing, whale watching tours, bait and tackle shop.
- Shakespeare Santa Cruz
Performing Arts Center/UCSC, Santa Cruz
(831) 459-2121
Summer theater festival mid-July to September.
- Stagnaro's Fishing Trips
32 Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz
(831) 427-2334
Deep sea and salmon fishing, whale watching, bay tours.
- Wilder Ranch State Park
1401 Coast Rd., Santa Cruz
(831) 426-0505
Hiking, biking and weekend living history at this coastal park.
- Wharf to Wharf Race
Santa Cruz Wharf to Capitola Wharf
(831) 475-2196
Six miles and 40 bands and fun! Fourth Sunday in July.
- World's Shortest Parade
Aptos Village, Aptos
(831) 688-1467
Celebrate July 4th with pancake breakfast, parade, and music.
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