Parks & Nature
Wilder Ranch State Park
1401 Coast RdExcellent hiking and bike trails
Delaveaga Park
855 Branciforte DriveNice park with trails
Surfer's paradise at Steamers Lane. Hiking trails and beautiful drive along West Cliff Drive.
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Lighthouse Field State Beach
Surfer's paradise at Steamers Lane. Hiking trails and beautiful drive along West Cliff Drive.
Manresa State Beach
1445 San Andreas RdEndless beach
The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park
Aptos Creek RoadNice walking trails.
Land of Medicine Buddha
5800 Prescott RdHenry Cowell Redwoods State Park is a state park of California, USA, preserving mainly forest and riparian areas in the watershed of the San Lorenzo River, including a grove of old-growth coast redwood.
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Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
101 N Big Trees Park RdHenry Cowell Redwoods State Park is a state park of California, USA, preserving mainly forest and riparian areas in the watershed of the San Lorenzo River, including a grove of old-growth coast redwood.
A great area for quick day hikes & mountain biking. Very close to Costco.
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Pogonip
501 and 410 Golf Club DrA great area for quick day hikes & mountain biking. Very close to Costco.
Big Sur
Glenwood Preserve
300-414 Glenwood DrThe nearest trail to our house
Sightseeing
Google Visitor Center
1911 Landings DrMasters of the universe headquarters
Apple Campus
Heart of Silicon Valley
Facebook
1 Hacker WayLike, Like, Like
Beautiful coastal town. Nice small restaurants, bakeries and beer stop.
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Davenport
Beautiful coastal town. Nice small restaurants, bakeries and beer stop.
A historical landmark in San Mateo. Filoli is a country house set in 16 acres of formal gardens surrounded by a 654-acre estate, located in Woodside, CA.
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Filoli Historic House & Garden
86 Cañada RdA historical landmark in San Mateo. Filoli is a country house set in 16 acres of formal gardens surrounded by a 654-acre estate, located in Woodside, CA.
Hakone Estate und Gärten
21000 Big Basin WayA traditional Japanese garden in Saratoga, CA.
Shopping
Gilroy Premium Outlets
681 Leavesley RdGood brand name clothing for cheap.
Local farmer’s market downtown Santa Cruz every Wednesday from 1:30-5 pm.
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Santa Cruz Community Farmers' Market
700-798 Cedar StLocal farmer’s market downtown Santa Cruz every Wednesday from 1:30-5 pm.
Scotts Valley Market
14 Victor SquareNearest store for the essentials and food
Wild Roots Market
13159 Central AveLocal organic store
New Leaf Community Markets
1101 Fair AveLocal organic store
Drinks & Nightlife
Real Live Jazz with well-known artists in Santa Cruz! You need to check the calendar and availability for the seats.
Excellent local brewery with fresh beer. No food served but you're welcome to bring your own. Dogs welcome. Nice indoor/outdoor seating.
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Steel Bonnet Brewing Company
20 Victor SquareExcellent local brewery with fresh beer. No food served but you're welcome to bring your own. Dogs welcome. Nice indoor/outdoor seating.
Beer 30
2504 S Main StGood selection of beers on tap.
West End Tap and Kitchen
334 Ingalls StGood food and beer.
Bargetto Winery
3535 N Main StVery good local winery. Tasting room.
Kuumbwa Jazz Center
320-2 Cedar StEntertainment & Activities
Oldest amusement park on the west coast.
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Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park
400 Beach StOldest amusement park on the west coast.
One of the best aquariums in the US. Great for children and adults.
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Das Monterey Bay Aquarium
886 Cannery RowOne of the best aquariums in the US. Great for children and adults.
Roaring Camp
5401 Graham Hill RdOpen air choo-choo train tour through the redwoods. Good fun!
Modern movie theater with multiple screens and a bar.
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CineLux Scotts Valley Cafe & Lounge
226 Mt Hermon RdModern movie theater with multiple screens and a bar.
A visual illusion–based tourist attraction near Santa Cruz, opened in 1941 by George Prather. Visitors of the Mystery Spot experience gravity-defying demonstrations on the short but steep uphill walk.
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Der Mystery Spot
465 Mystery Spot RdA visual illusion–based tourist attraction near Santa Cruz, opened in 1941 by George Prather. Visitors of the Mystery Spot experience gravity-defying demonstrations on the short but steep uphill walk.
Arts & Culture
Santa Cruz Surfing Museum
701 W Cliff DrAt the lighthouse on West Cliff
Amazing car collection and museum open to the public. The #1 Cars and Coffee event in the US is held here monthly. Canepa is a major player in the Monterey/Pebble Beach car scene.
Canepa
4900 Scotts Valley DrAmazing car collection and museum open to the public. The #1 Cars and Coffee event in the US is held here monthly. Canepa is a major player in the Monterey/Pebble Beach car scene.