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Golf

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16901 Big Basin Hwy., Boulder Creek Phone: 831.338.2111, www.bouldercreekgolf.com Scenic course nestled among the redwoods offers golfers a challenging and memorable experience. Course open to the public. Open daily until dark. See ad pg. 26. DeLaveaga Park - off Branciforte Drive, Santa Cruz Phone: See website for more information , www.delaveagadiscgolf.com One of the world’s most challenging courses. Home to the 2011 PDGA World Champion, Nathan Doss. Open daily, sunrise to sunset. 401 Upper Park Road, Santa Cruz Phone: 831.423.7214, www.delaveagagolf.com 18-hole championship golf course. Full-service golf shop and disc golf shop, restaurant, cocktail lounge and night-lighted driving range. Open daily, dawn to dusk. See ad pg. 26. 20 Clubhouse Road, Santa Cruz Phone: 831.459.9155, www.pasatiempo.com Pasatiempo Golf Club is located in Santa Cruz, California, and many of its holes offer spectacular views of nearby Monterey Bay. Open 364 days a year. Closed Christmas Day. See ad pg. 50. Pinto Lake County Park, 757 Green Valley Road, Watsonville Phone: 831.454.7956, www.scparks.com In a scenic, natural setting, this 18-hole, par 61 disc golf course is the newest attraction at Pinto Lake County Park and is home to the Professional Disc Golf 2011 World Championships. Open daily, dawn to dusk. 1301 Main Street, Watsonville Phone: 831.768.3240, www.watspmvo;;erec.com Facilities for tennis, skateboarding, volleyball, basketball, disc golf, picnics, soccer. Recreation center and nature center also located at park. Open daily, dawn to dusk.

Boulder Creek golf & Country Club

Fishing & Boating

delaveaga disc golf Club

790 Mariner Park Way, Santa Cruz Harbor Phone: 831.423.1213, www.chardonnay.com Chardonnay II is a 70-foot luxury sailing yacht offering a variety of sails daily. It is the perfect excursion for everyone, from seasoned sailors to first-time adventurers. Open daily, 10am-5pm. See ad pg. 20. 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 through Labor Day. See ad pg. 16. 100 Loch Lomond Way, Felton Phone: 831.335.7424, www.cityofsantacruz.com A beautiful jewel in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Hiking, picnicking, fishing, interpretive walks and water education with rangers. Boat rentals, bait, tackle, fishing licenses, souvenirs. No swimming. Open daily, March 1st through Labor Day, 7am to sunset. Open weekends through second week of October 7am-6pm. 135 5th Avenue, Santa Cruz Phone: 831.475.6161, www.santacruzharbor.org Full-service marina with charters offering sailing, fishing, whale watching, eco-tours, kayaking and more. Landside, enjoy our restaurants, beach, RV park and retail shops. Harbor office open daily, 9am-5pm. See ad pg. 16. Beach St., Santa Cruz Phone: 831.420.6025, www.santacruzwharf.com Within the sanctuary waters of northern Monterey Bay, the Wharf is home to restaurants, gift shops & activities for all. Open daily to the public, 5am-2am. See ad pg. 14-15.

Chardonnay ii sailing Charters

harbor Water taxi

delaveaga golf Course & driving range

loch lomond recreation area

Pasatiempo golf Club

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Pinto lake disc golf Course

santa Cruz Wharf

ramsay Park

LanD spoRts

san lorenzo Park disc golf Course

Water Activities

Bicycling Bowling

137 Dakota Street, Santa Cruz, Phone: 831.420.5270 9 hole executive disc golf course. Open daily 9am to sunset.

119 Center Street, Santa Cruz Phone: 831.420.5270, www.santacruzparksandrec.com BMX bike park with an array of jumps and trick elements. Open daily 9am to sunset.

depot Park Bike Park

Skateboarding
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.

derby Park

318 Riverview Avenue, Capitola Phone: 831.239.0880, www.capitolasurfandpaddle.com Our mission is to have fun while creating a health and fitness lifestyle around the sport of Standup Paddle Boarding. We offer personalized instruction for private or group standup paddle board lessons. Open daily, 8am to sunset. See ad pg. 44.

Capitola surf and Paddle

115 Cliff Street, Santa Cruz Phone: 831.426.3324, www.boardwalkbowl.com Family bowling center with restaurant, bar & ocean-view patio. Birthday parties, Atomic Bowling, live music and karaoke. Open daily, year round. 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 (first come, first served) & parking, 2 courts & picnic area available for drop-in play or by reservation. Balls not included. Open daily, 9am to sunset. San Lorenzo Park, 137 Dakota St., Santa Cruz Phone: 831.420.5270 or 408.353.1587, www.santacruzparksandrec.com Visit this world class artificial surface green in San Lorenzo Park. Equipment available. Open daily 1pm-3pm.

Boardwalk Bowl

Bocce Ball Courts at delaveaga Park

8500 Highway 9, Ben Lomond Phone: 831.454.7956 or 831.454.7940, www.scparks.com A state-of-the-art, 8,500 square-foot structure, with both streetand bowl-style elements, plus a separate beginners’ area. Open daily, 9am to sunset. 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 to sunset. 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.

Jim Keeffe skate Park at highlands County Park

Located on Cowell’s Beach in front of the Santa Cruz Dream Inn, Santa Cruz Phone: 831.464.0177 or 800.287.7873, www.club-ed.com Voted Best Surf School of Santa Cruz! Learn to surf or standup paddle with the best! Lessons and rentals daily, year-round. Open or private groups, semi-private and private lessons available. Open daily, 8am-6pm spring through fall. By appointment only in winter. See ad pg. 16. 726 Water Street, Santa Cruz Phone: 831.600.7230, www.covewater.com Northern California’s stand up paddling headquarters. We offer stand up paddling (SUP) lessons, rentals, equipment & accessories. Allow us to introduce you to this fun & exhilarating new sport! Hours vary by season. See website for more information. See ad pg. 42. 413 Lake Avenue #103, Santa Cruz Phone: 831.479.1121, www.kayakconnection.com We offer kayak rentals & kayak tours every day. Also stand up paddling classes and rentals along with wetsuits & boogie boards. Beginners and families especially welcome. Open daily 10am-5pm. See ad pg. 16.

Club ed international surf school, Camps & rentals, inc.

Covewater stand up Paddle

Ken Wormhoudt skate Park at Mike Fox Park

santa Cruz lawn Bowls Club

skypark

Kayak Connection

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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2013

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2013

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 - Santa Cruz
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2013 - Whale Watching and More
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2013 - Find Your Perfect Beach
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2013 - Play Around in Santa Cruz County
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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 - Live Creatively
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2013 - San Lorenzo Valley
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2013 - Scotts Valley
Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2013 - From the Mountains to the Sea
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2013 - Pleasure Point
Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2013 - Make a Play Date
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2013 - Aptos
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2013 - Davenport
Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2013 - Watsonville and Pajaro Valley
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2013 - Restaurant Guide
Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2013 - Lodging Guide
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2013 - Visitor Activities
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