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Astronomy programs, Bug Day, campfires and kid-friendly guided walks are hosted by State Parks throughout the county. During Ohlone Day in September, Native American culture is on display, with traditional dancers, basketry, songs and stories. For more historical experiences, visit the Santa Cruz Mission, near Downtown Santa Cruz. See historic exhibits while admiring one of the best views in town. In south county, free family nature walks begin at the Wetlands of Watsonville Nature Center, where binoculars are provided to help spot the amazing bird species that call this habitat home. For more outdoor fun, a Children’s Fishing Derby at Camp Evers Park in Scotts Valley is an annual event not to be missed. On the Fourth of July, Scotts Valley’s Skypark is the place to be for family fun with a barbecue and fireworks to end the night. For train lovers of all ages, Roaring Camp Railroads brings the history of the locomotive together with the majesty of a coastal redwood forest. Perfect for passengers who want to experience the forest without a strenuous walk, Roaring Camp offers train rides daily up Bear Mountain and back, complete with narrative about forest ecology and the history of how Roaring Camp and its surrounds were established. Special events like the Civil War Reenactment, Thomas the Tank Engine and a summertime beach train are more of the ways families can enjoy this timeless attraction. After the train ride, walk next door to Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, where a wide, stroller and wheelchairaccessible path offer a close-up view of the redwoods. Active families can take a group surfing lesson with Club Ed or Richard Schmidt. Or opt for a sunset paddle in a kayak or on a stand up paddleboard, a whale watching excursion or sail around the Monterey Bay on a sunny afternoon. After a day of sightseeing, families of all ages can settle in at the beach for summertime entertainment. A Friday night concert series at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Capitola’s Wednesday Night Twilight Concerts in Esplanade Park are free music events that welcome kids. Wednesday nights at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, free summertime movies are shown on a big screen set on the sand, with family favorites from the 1980s bringing the nostalgia back, while enticing a new generation of fans. With so much to explore in Santa Cruz County, it’s no wonder this beachside destination makes for the perfect family vacation.
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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 - Santa Cruz
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2013 - Santa Cruz County Has Taste
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2013 - 2013 Events Calendar
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2013 - Maps
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2013 - Raise a Glass to County Wine
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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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