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Play Around in Santa Cruz County
Don’t let santa Cruz County’s laid-back reputation fool you: this beachside town hosts an array of adrenaline-packed sporting events and is the picture-perfect spot for spectators. “surf City” lives up to its name each fall with the o’neill Cold Water Classic. As the longest-running surf contest in northern California, the event lures wave riders from all over the world to legendary steamer Lane. the santa Cruz Longboard Club Invitational during Memorial Day Weekend is the oldest continuously-running surf contest of its kind on the West Coast. other wave riders at steamer Lane include competitors from as far away as Japan and Costa Rica who compete in santa Cruz Paddlefest, considered the world’s largest contest of its kind. At Rancho del oso state Park north of town, kiteboarders catch air off the waves at Waddell Beach. A close cousin to surfing, the Ken Wormhoudt skate Park at Mike Fox Park in santa Cruz is an ideal spot for skateboarders. santa Cruz County is a veritable Mecca for cyclists due to its challenging climbs and scenic roads. santa Cruz has hosted the Amgen tour of California with some of the world’s top athletes, including Lance Armstrong and local pro-cyclist Ben JacquesMaynes. the 100-mile santa Cruz Mountain Challenge is one of the most physically challenging rides in the Western U.s. Beginning its inaugural season, the Golden state Warriors’ nBA Development League team - the santa Cruz Warriors brings the thrill of professional basketball to town. Fans can watch the most advanced players outside of the nBA compete in a 3,200 seat facility near Downtown santa Cruz. serious golfers flock to the Alister MacKenzie-designed Pasatiempo Golf Club, one of the top courses in the country. steeped in history, Pasatiempo was designed by worldrenowned golf architect Alister MacKenzie. stepping out on the course, golfers will walk in the footsteps of Marion Hollins, Bobby Jones, and santa Cruz’s own Juli Inkster. Fifteen thousand runners compete in the Wharf-to-Wharf Race each July, a six-mile seaside run from santa Cruz to Capitola. And the santa Cruz triathlon, Big Kahuna triathlon and other races are hosted year-round. A more soothing sporting event, the “Wednesday night sailboat Races” happens April through october at Harbor Beach. Relax with a glass of wine at one of the harbor’s eateries and watch the colorful regatta. With lots of sporting options awaiting you, make a game plan to play around in santa Cruz County.

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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2013
Contents
Welcome to Santa Cruz County
Santa Cruz
Whale Watching and More
Find Your Perfect Beach
Play Around in Santa Cruz County
Santa Cruz County Has Taste
2013 Events Calendar
Maps
Raise a Glass to County Wine
Monterey Bay
Capitola and Soquel
Live Creatively
San Lorenzo Valley
Scotts Valley
From the Mountains to the Sea
Pleasure Point
Make a Play Date
Aptos
Davenport
Watsonville and Pajaro Valley
Restaurant Guide
Lodging Guide
Visitor Activities
Free Things To Do
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2013 - Welcome to Santa Cruz County
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2013 - Monterey Bay
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2013 - Capitola and Soquel
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2013 - San Lorenzo Valley
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2013 - Scotts Valley
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2013 - Pleasure Point
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2013 - Davenport
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2013 - Restaurant Guide
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