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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.

Hiking, picnicking, fishing, interpretive walks & water education with rangers. Boat rentals, bait, tackle, fishing licenses, souvenirs. No swimming. Open daily Mar. 1 - Labor Day, 7am to sunset. Open weekends Sep. - 2nd week of Oct., 7am - 6pm.

Visitor Activities
watsonville community hospital
75 Nielson Street, Watsonville Phone: 831.724.4741, www.watsonvillehospital.com Emergency services 24 hours/7 days.

elkhorn slough national estuarine research reserve

neary lagoon park

1700 Elkhorn Road, Watsonville Phone: 831.728.2822, www.elkhornslough.org Visitor center & five miles of trails through oak woodlands, grasslands, fresh & saltwater marshes, seasonal wildlife. Open Wed. - Sun. 9am - 5pm, Tours: Sat. & Sun. 10am, 1pm.

110 California St., Santa Cruz, Phone: 831.420.5270 www.santacruzparksandrec.com Abundant wildlife, trails, small play area, tennis courts, floating walkways on the water & interpretive signage. No dogs allowed in wildlife refuge area. Open daily, sunrise to sunset.

Information Locations

santa cruz county conference & visitors council

pinto lake county park

fall creek state park

1400 Felton Empire Road, Felton, Phone: 831.335.4598, 831.335.7077 www.thatsmypark.org Heavily forested 2,400-acre park has historic lime kiln, barrel mill remnants and 20 miles of hiking trails. Open sunrise to sunset.

757 Green Valley Rd., Watsonville Phone: 831.454.7956, www.scparks.com 183-acre park has a beautiful lake, baseball and soccer fields, playgrounds and trails. Pavilions available by reservation. Open sunrise to sunset.

303 Water Street, Suite 100, Santa Cruz Phone: 831.425.1234, 800.833.3494 www.santacruzcounty.travel A private, non-profit corporation, the CVC exists to enhance tourism & the economy in Santa Cruz County. Open Mon. - Fri. 9am - 4pm, Sat. & Sun. 11am - 3pm.

santa cruz public libraries

quail hollow ranch county park

felton covered Bridge park

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Graham Hill Rd. and Mt. Hermon Rd., Felton Phone: 831.454.7956, www.scparks.com A California State Historical Landmark. This park offers volleyball, picnic area with barbecue and playground. Open sunrise to sunset.

800 Quail Hollow Rd., Felton, Phone: 831.454.7956, 831.335.9348 www.scparks.com Historical ranch center with wedding & reception facilities, summer day camp, interpretive programs & classes, hiking trails. Open sunrise to sunset or by reservation. Visitor Center open Sat. & Sun. 8:30am - 5pm.

Central Branch: 224 Church St., Santa Cruz Phone: 831.427.7700, 831.427.7707 x5700 www.santacruzpl.org Offers information on the area’s history and the collection of the Genealogical Society of Santa Cruz. There are 10 branches. Free Internet use with library card, free wi-fi access. Central Branch hours: Sun. 1-5pm, Mon - Thurs. 10am-7pm, Sat. 10am-5pm. Closed Friday. Other branches - hours vary.

the forest of nisene Marks state park

ramsay park

Aptos Creek Road, Aptos Phone: 831.763.7063, www.thatsmypark.org 10,000 acres of undeveloped second-growth redwood forest offers 30 miles of trails. Several picnic areas. Parking fees - self-registration every day. Open daily 6am to sunset.

1301 Main Street, Watsonville, Phone: 831.768.3240 www.watsonvillerec.com

santa cruz Mission state historic park

harvey west park

300 Evergreen Street, Santa Cruz Phone: 831.420.5270, www.santacruzparksandrec.com A park for the whole family. Picnic tables, banquet/ meeting facilities and play equipment. Hiking trails, athletic fields. Open daily 9am - sunset.

144 School Street, Santa Cruz Phone: 831.425.5849, www.thatsmypark.org The oldest building in the City of Santa Cruz and the only remaining original building of the Mission Santa Cruz settlement. Museum and tours. Open Thu. - Sat. 10am - 4pm.

Real Estate, Relocation & Business Services
capitola-soquel chamber of commerce
716-G Capitola Avenue, Capitola, Phone: 831.475.6522 www.capitolachamber.com

cheshire rio realty and property Management
107 Aptos Beach Drive, Aptos, Phone: 831.688.2041 www.cheshirerio.com Come enjoy the sea & sand in Santa Cruz County. See ad pg. 58.

siltanen park

henry cowell redwoods state park

127 Vine Hill School Road, Scotts Valley Phone: 831.438.3251, www.scottsvalley.org Features BBQ pits, soccer and softball fields and a pool. Open daily, sunrise to sunset.

pajaro valley chamber of commerce and agriculture

101 N. Big Trees Park Road, Felton Phone: 831.335.7077, 800.444.7275 (Reservations) www.thatsmypark.org Self-guided trails, picnic areas, nature center and bookstore. Campground is off Graham Hill Road.

skypark

highlands county park

8500 Hwy 9, Ben Lomond Phone: 831.454.7956, www.scparks.com Something for everyone in a creekside setting; popular wedding facility, group picnic sites, sports fields and tennis. Open sunrise to sunset or by reservation.

361 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley Phone: 831.438.3251, www.scottsvalley.org Features playground, tennis, basketball & bocce courts, soccer fields, BBQ pits, walking path, a 20,000 sq. foot skate park. Open daily, sunrise to sunset.

449 Union Street, Watsonville, Phone: 831.724.3900 www.pajarovalleychamber.com

san lorenzo valley chamber of commerce
www.slvchamber.org

santa cruz area chamber of commerce scotts valley chamber of commerce

wilder ranch state park

725 Front Street, Santa Cruz, Phone: 831.457.3713 www.santacruzchamber.org 360 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley, Phone: 831.438.1010 www.scottsvalleychamber.com

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 & safety gear required. Open daily, 9am - sunset.

Ken wormhoudt skate park at Mike fox park

1401 Coast Rd., off Hwy 1, Santa Cruz, Phone: 831.423.9703, 831.426.0505 www.thatsmypark.org Trails for hiking, biking and equestrian use, historic ranch center, and six miles of pristine coastline. No dogs. Historic complex open Thu. - Sun. 10am 4pm; park open daily 8am - sunset.

Transportation

early Bird airport shuttle

information
Dominican hospital

lighthouse point

West Cliff Dr., Santa Cruz, Phone: 831.420.5270 www.santacruzparksandrec.com Featuring a surfing museum in a lighthouse & the location of Steamer Lane, the county’s most famous surfing spot. Lawn available to rent for weddings & other outdoor ceremonies. Open daily, sunrise sunset.

Emergency Services
1555 Soquel Drive, Santa Cruz, Phone: 831.462.7700 www.dominicanhospital.org Emergency services 24 hours/7days.

Santa Cruz, Phone: 831.462.3933 www.earlybirdairportshuttle.com Private door-to-door airport transportation. Exclusive, reliable, professional and safe. Operates 24 hours a day! Office open daily, 9am - 8pm. See ad pg. 48.

santa cruz Metro transit District

palo alto Medical foundation

loch lomond recreation area

100 Loch Lomond Way, Felton Phone: 831.335.7424, www.cityofsantacruz.com

2025 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz Phone: 831.423.4111, www.pamf.org Urgent Care locations - Santa Cruz 458.5537; Scotts Valley 458.6335; Westside Santa Cruz 458.6310; Watsonville 458.5860. Open 365 days/year.

Metro Center: 920 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz Phone: 831.425.8600, www.scmtd.com Provides fixed route bus and Paratransit services to Santa Cruz County and Highway 17 Express service to San Jose/AMTRAK.

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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2012

Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2012
Contents
Welcome to Santa Cruz County
Santa Cruz
Your Wildlife Watching Destination
Field to Table
Locally Made
From the Mountains to the Sea
Culture and Creativity
2012 Events Calendar
Maps
A Wine Lover’s Paradise
Monterey Bay
Galleries and Museums
Exploring Santa Cruz County’s Great Outdoors
Capitola and Soquel
Pajaro Valley and Watsonville
San Lorenzo Valley
Scotts Valley
Pleasure Point
Aptos
Davenport
Restaurant Guide
Lodging Guide
Visitor Activities
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2012 - Welcome to Santa Cruz County
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2012 - Locally Made
Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2012 - From the Mountains to the Sea
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2012 - Culture and Creativity
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2012 - 2012 Events Calendar
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2012 - Maps
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2012 - A Wine Lover’s Paradise
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2012 - Galleries and Museums
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2012 - Exploring Santa Cruz County’s Great Outdoors
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2012 - Capitola and Soquel
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2012 - Pajaro Valley and Watsonville
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2012 - San Lorenzo Valley
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2012 - Pleasure Point
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2012 - Aptos
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