Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2009 - (Page 71) Visitor Activities Contents Bicycling 71 Bowling 71 Golf 71 Motor sports 71 Rock Climbing 71 skateboarding 71 skating 71 Fishing & Boating 71 Kayaking & diving 72 pools 72 surfing 72 Farmer’s Markets 72 Farms & Ranches 72 Wildlife Viewing 72 Wineries & tasting Rooms 72 art Galleries 73 Museums 73 nightclubs 73 performing arts 73 points of interest 73 shopping areas 74 shopping – Clothing 74 shopping – Retail Galleries 74 shopping – specialty items & Gifts 74 spas 74 Beaches 75 parks & Reserves 75 parks Resources 76 emergency services 76 information Locations 76 Relocation & Business services 76 transportation 76 Weather & Road info 76 VisitoR inFoRMation BeaChes & paRKs attRaCtions additionaL aCtiVities WateR spoRts Land aCtiVities of Santa Cruz, an eco-adventure for novice to intermediate riders. Advanced reservations required - 9am - 5pm most days. See Ad pg. 8. Santa Cruz County Cycling Club PO Box 8342, Santa Cruz Phone: 831.438.0706 www.santacruzcycling.org Skateboarding Bowling Derby Park Woodland Way, Santa Cruz Phone: 831.420.5270 www.santacruzparksandrec.com One of the nation’s oldest public skate parks, open turf area, picnic area with BBQ’s, play equipment, and tennis courts. Open daily, sunrise to sunset. Jim Keeffe Skate Park at Highlands County Park 8500 Highway 9, Ben Lomond Phone: 831.454.7956 www.scparks.com A state-of-the-art, 8,500 square-foot structure, with both street- and bowl-style elements, plus a separate beginners’ area. Open daily, 9am - sunset. Ken Wormhoudt Skate Park at Mike Fox Park 225 San Lorenzo Blvd., Santa Cruz Phone: 831.420.5270 www.santacruzparksandrec.com Full pipe, 2 bowls, street course with steps, hubba ledges, wall rides and metal rails. Helmets and safety gear required. Open 9am - sunset daily. Skypark 361 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley Phone: 831.438.3251 www.scottsvalley.org/parks.html Features playground, tennis courts, soccer fields, BBQ pits, basketball courts, walking path, a 20,000 sq. foot skate park. Open Sunrise to sunset. Boardwalk Bowl 115 Cliff Street, Santa Cruz Phone: 831.426.3324 www.boardwalkbowl.com Family bowling center with restaurant, bar and ocean-view patio. Birthday parties, Atomic Bowling®, live music and karaoke. Open daily, year-round. Bocce Ball Courts at DeLaveaga Park Forty Thieves at George Washington Picnic Area, Santa Cruz Phone: 831.420.5270 www.santacruzparksandrec.com Situated in a lovely grove with picnic tables, BBQs and parking, 2 courts available for drop-in play or by reservation. Open 7am - sunset. Santa Cruz Lawn Bowling Club San Lorenzo Park, 137 Dakota St., Santa Cruz Phone: 831.420.5270, 408.353.1587 www.santacruzparksandrec.com Visit this world class artificial surface green in San Lorenzo Park. Equipment available. Open daily 1 - 3pm. Golf Skating 71 Boulder Creek golf & Country Club 16901 Big Basin Hwy., Boulder Creek Phone: 831.338.2111 www.bouldercreekgolf.com Open daily until dark. DeLaveaga golf Course & Driving Range 401 Upper Park Road, Santa Cruz Phone: 831.423.7214 www.delaveagagolf.com 18-hole championship golf course. Full-service golf shop, restaurant, cocktail lounge and night-lighted driving range. Open dawn to dusk. See Ad pg. 31. Pasatiempo golf Club 20 Clubhouse Road, Santa Cruz Phone: 831.459.9155, 831.459.9169 www.pasatiempo.com Open daily, dawn to dusk. Seascape golf Club 610 Clubhouse Drive, Aptos Phone: 831.688.3213 www.seascapegc.americangolf.com Open sunrise to sunset. Spring Hills golf Course 501 Spring Hills Drive, Watsonville Phone: 831.724.1404 www.springhillsgolf.com Open daily, sunrise to sunset. Valley gardens golf Course 263 Mt. Hermon Road, Scotts Valley Phone: 831.438.3058 Open Sunrise to sunset. DeLaveaga Disc golf Club DeLaveaga Park - off Branciforte Drive, Santa Cruz Phone: 831.462.5293 www.delaveagadiscgolf.com Open daily sunrise to sunset. Santa Cruz Roller Palladium 1606 Seabright Avenue, Santa Cruz Phone: 831.423.0844 Please call for information and prices. Water Sports Fishing and Boating Camp evers Fishing Park 1/2 mi. from Mt. Hermon Rd. on Glen Canyon Rd., Scotts Valley Phone: 831.438.3251 www.scottsvalley.org Ideal fishing hole for young people. Stocked with native steelhead. Free seasonal fishing May-September for 15 years and under. Open from dawn to 1/2 hour past dusk. Capitola Boat & Bait 1400 Wharf Road/Capitola Wharf Phone: 831.462.2208 www.capitolaboatandbait.com Offers boat and rod rentals for the fisherman along with kayaks & hydro bikes rentals. Great photo gallery, gifts and snacks. Open daily, sunrise to sunset. See Ad pg. 50. Chardonnay Sailing Charters 790 Mariner Park Way #A, Santa Cruz Harbor Phone: 831.423.1213 www.chardonnay.com Chardonnay II is a 70-foot luxury sailing yacht available for public and private charters. Mon. 10am - 2pm, Tues. - Sun. 9am - 5pm. See Ad pg. 31. Harbor Water Taxi 135 5th Ave., Santa Cruz Phone: 831.475.6161 www.santacruzharbor.org See Santa Cruz Harbor and have fun too! Free inner-harbor water taxi stops at four locations. Operates weekends and holidays 11am - 6pm, Memorial Day - Labor Day. See Ad pg. 54. Loch Lomond Recreation Area 100 Loch Lomond Way, Felton Phone: 831.335.7424 www.ci.santa-cruz.ca.us Picnicking, fishing, hiking & interpretive water education walks with rangers. Boat rentals, bait, tackle, fishing licenses. No swimming. Open Mar. 1 - Sep. 15, 6am to sunset. O’neill yacht Charters 2222 E. Cliff Drive #222, Santa Cruz Phone: 831.475.1561 www.oneillyachtcharters.com Offers a unique sailing experience aboard a 65-foot catamaran. Public sails and private charters, up to 49 passengers. Call to reserve charters. Land Activities Bicycling Bicycle Trip 1127 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz Phone: 831.427.2580 www.bicycletrip.com Open Mon. - Sat. 10am - 6pm, Sun. 10am - 5pm. Family Cycling Center 914 41st Avenue, Santa Cruz Phone: 831.475.3883, 831.475.3992 www.familycycling.com Open Mon. - Sat. 10am - 6pm, Sun. 10am - 5pm. Roaring Camp Railroads - Bike Tour Program Graham Hill Rd. at Roaring Camp Road, Felton Phone: 831.335.4484, 831.335.4400 www.roaringcamp.com Guided mountain bike tour through the redwood forests Motor Sports Ocean Speedway at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds 2601 East Lake Ave., Watsonville Phone: 831.476.9466 www.oceanspeedway.com Open Friday nights, 6pm. Rock Climbing Pacific edge Climbing gym 104 Bronson Street, Suite 12, Santa Cruz Phone: 831.454.9254 www.pacificedgeclimbinggym.com Hours vary - call or see web for details. www. s a n t a cr u z co u n ty. t r a v e l http://www.santacruzcounty.travel
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