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Santa Cruz County is one of the few places where a trail can begin in a redwood forest and end on the beach. Hiking trails wind past majestic old-growth redwoods and graceful waterfalls at Big Basin Redwoods State Park, Wilder Ranch State Park, and Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, just to name a few. Santa Cruz County has 14 state parks in all, including Natural Bridges State Beach, Manresa State Beach and others. These gorgeous parks are just one of many ways to experience Santa Cruz County's natural beauty. Read more...
Parks
Harvey West Park
A park for the whole family. Picnic tables, banquet/meeting facilities and play equipment. Hiking trails.
Santa Cruz, CA | 831.420.5270 | visit web site | more info
Beaches
Main Beach/Cowell Beach
Santa Cruz invites sun worshippers to play volleyball, swim, surf or stroll along the sandy beach. Lifeguards in summer. Portions availble to rent for casual weddings, corporate beach parties.
Santa Cruz, CA | 831.420.5270 | visit web site | more info
Parks, Skateboarding
Skypark
Features playground, tennis, basketball & bocce courts, soccer fields, BBQ pits, walking path, a 20,000 sq. foot skate park.
Scotts Valley, CA | 831.438.3251 | visit web site | more info
Parks
Anna Jean Cummings Park
Community park with grand playground, group picnic area, soccer, baseball fields and a unique public art installation.
Soquel, CA | 831.454.7956 | visit web site | more info
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
