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2013 eVents
Year-Round Events
Guided exploration walk in the wetlands. Meet at the Nature Center. Binoculars provided. Great for all ages! Weather permitting. Free. 1:30pm Location: 30 Harkins Slough Road, Watsonville. Phone: 831.768.1622 www.wetlandsofwatsonville.org

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Sundays City of Watsonville Nature Walks

Celebrate the arts each month as dozens of venues showcase Santa Cruz’s wealth of artists. For complete listing of venues, artists and special events. Visit website for more information. Free. Location: Starts at the Tannery, 1040 River St., Downtown Santa Cruz Phone: 831.454.8200 www.firstfridaysantacruz.com Enjoy live, local music in our historic cellars. Food and wine by the glass available for purchase. No cover charge. Dress warm!! Free. 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Friday night music series begins February 1, 2013. Location: Bargetto Winery, 3535 North Main Street, Soquel. Phone: 831.475.2258 www.bargetto.com

1st Friday of every month First Friday Art Tour

From June 17 until August 27, take advantage of old-fashioned prices on Mondays and Tuesdays after 5 pm. 5pm - close Location: Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, 400 Beach Street, Santa Cruz. Phone: 831.423.5590 www.beachboardwalk.com

Mondays & Tuesdays, June 17 – August 27 1907 Nights at the Boardwalk

Fridays Friday Night Music in the Cellars

“Original” Downtown antique faire is back. Vendors offer an eclectic blend of antiques and unique items. Weather permitting. Year round. Free. 9am - 5pm Location: Lincoln Street (between Pacific & Cedar), Santa Cruz. Phone: 831.476.6940

2nd Sunday of the month Downtown Santa Cruz Antique Street Faire

Join us for our 5th Annual Farm to Table Wine Dinner Series! Enjoy a five course dinner prepared with local, farm fresh ingredients by award winning Executive Chef, Beverlie Terra. 6pm Location: Chaminade Resort & Spa, One Chaminade Lane, Santa Cruz. Phone: 831.475.5600 www.chaminade.com

June – October Farm to Table Wine Dinner Series

Seasonal Events

Saturdays & Sundays Docent-led Tours of Elkhorn Slough Reserve

Meet at the reserve and then learn about this unique area on a guided tour. Free. 10am & 1pm weekly, 8:30am 1st Sat. of every month. Location: Elkhorn Slough, 1700 Elkhorn Road, Watsonville. Phone: 831.728.2822 www.elkhornslough.org

Ride a steam train through Northern California’s redwood rain forest at its dramatic best! Train departs at 12:30pm Location: Roaring Camp Railroads, 5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton. Phone: 831.335.4484 or www.roaringcamp.com

Weekends, January 5 – March 31 Rain Forest Weekends

Enjoy free music, ocean views & fun with live entertainment on the beach, outdoor bar and our famous BBQ. Everyone welcome. Free. 5:30 - 8:30pm Location: Crow’s Nest Restaurant, 2218 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz. Phone: 831.476.4560 www.crowsnest-santacruz.com

Thursdays, June 6 – August 29 Thursday Beach Parties

Take a short, guided tour of the wharf. Learn about marine research, sea lions, red tides, sustainable energy, and view wildlife from a 1/2 mile out to sea — without leaving shore! Guides are from UCSC’s Seymour Marine Discovery Center. Free. 1pm & 3pm Location: Stage on west side of Santa Cruz Wharf, between Olitas and Marini’s, Santa Cruz. Phone: 831.459.3800 http://seymourcenter.ucsc.edu

Saturdays & Sundays Santa Cruz Wharf Tours

Offering a different Santa Cruz wine, tapas & live music weekly. $15 per person (plus tax & gratuity). 5:30 - 7pm. See ad pg. 37. Location: Sanderlings at Seascape Beach Resort, One Seascape Resort Drive, Aptos. Phone: 800.929.7727 www.sanderlingsrestaurant.com

Wednesdays, January – May 22 Wine Wednesdays at Sanderlings

Two free live concerts every Friday night (June 14 - Aug 30) with stars of the 70’s, 80’s and early 90’s! Free. 6:30 & 8:30pm Location: Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, 400 Beach Street, Santa Cruz. Phone: 831.423.5590 www.beachboardwalk.com

Fridays, June 14 – August 30 Free Friday Night Bands on the Beach

Come see what’s in bloom in the Gardens this month. Free with paid admission! 11am. Location: UCSC Campus, 1156 High Street, Meet at Arboretum Gift Shop, Santa Cruz. Phone: 831.427.2998 http://arboretum.ucsc.edu

1st Saturday of each month First Saturday Arboretum Tours

Harbor restaurants & the beach are good viewing areas to watch the sailboat races against the setting sun. Free. 5:30 - 8:30pm Location: Santa Cruz Harbor, Santa Cruz. Phone: 831.475.6161 www.santacruzharbor.org

Wednesdays, March – October Wednesday Night Sailboat Races

There’s nothing quite like watching a classic movie on the beach with the world-famous Giant Dipper coaster lights twinkling overhead. Bring the family and your blanket or low-back chair and join us for a classic movie! Seating is first-come, first-serve Free. 9:00 pm Location: Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, 400 Beach Street, Santa Cruz. Phone: 831.423.5590 www.beachboardwalk.com

Wednesdays, June 26 – August 14 Free Movies on the Beach

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Free studio tours and wine tasting. See how Annieglass is created and discover the craftmanship that goes into every piece. Enjoy tasting regional wines, available for purchase in our unique wine bar. Tours: 11:30 am & 2:00 pm, Wine Tasting: 12pm-4:30pm Location: Annieglass, 310 Harvest Drive, Watsonville. Phone: 831.761.2041 www.annieglass.com

Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays Pours & Tours

Sunday Art & Music at the Beach is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a Sunday afternoon in Capitola Village. Local artists display their work and live music is featured on the Esplanade Stage overlooking Capitola Beach and Monterey Bay. Free. 11am 5pm, Music 2 - 4pm. Concert dates: June 16, June 30, July 14, July 28, August 11 and August 25. Location: Esplanade Park, Capitola Village. Phone: 831.475.7300 x297 www.capitola.ca.us

2 Sundays each month, June – August Sunday Art and Music at the Beach!

Weekends, mid October – approx. February 1 Tours of the Monarch Butterfly Grove

Join a docent naturalist & see monarch butterflies wintering in Santa Cruz. Monarch migration is variable, please call for current update. Free. 11am & 2pm Location: Natural Bridges State Beach, Santa Cruz. Phone: 831.423.4609 www.thatsmypark.org

Bring chairs, jackets, a picnic supper and the family to enjoy live music and the sunset. Concerts generally offered late June to late August. Call for dates. Free. 6 - 8pm Location: Esplanade Park, Capitola Village Phone: 831.475.7300 x297 www.ci.capitola.ca.us

Wednesdays, June – August Capitola Summer Twilight Concerts

Local winemaker on hand & a different local winery featured each week. Discounted flights/glasses of featured wine. Free appetizer with flight purchase. Free. 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Location: Shadowbrook Restaurant, 1750 Wharf Road, Capitola. Phone: 831.475.1511 www.shadowbrook-capitola.com

Wednesdays, October – April Winemaker Wednesdays

January

Cheer on your Santa Cruz Warriors, the most advanced players in the world outside of the NBA as they compete in a 3,200 seat facility near the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. See website for full season schedule. 2:00 pm Location: 903 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz. Phone: 831.713.4400 www.santacruzbasketball.com View over 200 species of mushrooms, bring yours in for identification. Cooking demos, speakers, art, vendors, kid’s room. Friday night, wine and mushroom dinner with live music from 7pm - 10pm. Fri. 3 - 7pm, Sat. & Sun. 10am - 5pm Location: Louden Nelson Center, 301 Center St., Santa Cruz. Phone: 831.684.2275 www.fungusfed.org

1 Warriors vs Sioux Falls

Your chance to visit wineries of the Santa Cruz Mountains not normally open to the public. Taste wine & have a great time. 11am - 5pm Location: Various Wineries, Santa Cruz Mountains Phone: 831.685.VINE (8463) www.scmwa.com More than 90 booths highlight engagement, wedding, reception, and honeymoon planning; fashion shows, door prizes, food. 10am - 4pm Location: Cocoanut Grove, 400 Beach St., Santa Cruz. Phone: 831.423.2053 www.cocoanutgrovesantacruz.com

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Location: Natural Bridges State Park, 2531 West Cliff Dr., Santa Cruz. Phone: 831.423.4609 www.parks.ca.gov
Celebrate Valentine’s with Tuck and Patti. Special Jazz & Dinner package available. 7pm Location: Kuumbwa Jazz Center, 320-2 Cedar St., Downtown Santa Cruz. Phone: 831.427.2227 www.kuumbwajazz.org

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27 Cocoanut Grove Bridal Expo

11 - 13 Santa Cruz Fungus Fair

February

An easy one-hour walk, you’ll learn about courtship, mating and reproduction behaviors of banana slugs, newts, woodpeckers! Free. 11:00am Location: Big Basin Redwoods State Park, 21600 Big Basin Way, Boulder Creek. Phone: 831.338.8883 www.thatsmypark.org

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9 Migration Festival

Celebrate the migration of whales, butterflies, birds and more with talks, games crafts and music Free. 11am - 4pm

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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 - 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 - Davenport
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2013 - Restaurant Guide
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