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Nine miles north of Santa Cruz, the town of Davenport is adorned with art galleries and charming cafes. In the winter months, the coastal bluffs provide the perfect perch for watching migrating whales as they pass just off shore, and many visitors scour the windswept beaches below for sea glass treasures. Kite boarding and kite surfing are popular at Waddell Beach, where seasoned wave riders test their skills. Farther north, row crops stretch toward the sea, and north of town, elephant seals mate and nurse their young during wintertime at Ano Nuevo State Reserve. Read more...
Parks
Ano Nuevo State Reserve
Naturalist-led tours venture into elephant seal breeding rookery Dec. 15 - Mar. 31. For reservations call 800.444.4445. Seals present year-round. Access by permit.
Davenport, CA | 650.879.2025 | visit web site | more info
Beaches
Davenport Landing Beach Access
This protected cove is the original site of Davenport, a once thriving whaling town. Wheelchair accessible restrooms.
Davenport, CA | 831.454.7956 | visit web site | more info
Museums
Rancho del Oso Nature & History Center
Extensive natural and cultural history exhibits of the Waddell Valley. Guided hikes, tours and special events monthly.
Davenport, CA | 831.427.2288 | visit web site | more info
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