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Graham Hill Rd. and Mt. Hermon Rd., Felton Phone: 831.454.7956, www.scparks.com A California State Historical Landmark. Open daily, sunrise to sunset. 1400 Felton Empire Road, Felton Phone: 831.335.4598 or 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. 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. All available for reservation. Open daily, 9am to sunset. 101 N. Big Trees Park Road, Felton Phone: 831.335.7077 or 800.444.7275 (Reservations), www.thatsmypark.org Self-guided trails, picnic areas, nature center and bookstore on site. Campground is off Graham Hill Road. 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.

Felton Covered Bridge Park

Fall Creek state Park

333 Golf Club Drive, Santa Cruz Phone: 831.420.5279, www.cityofsantacruz.com Pogonip features approximately 8 miles of hiking trails. There are multi-use trails that are open to hikers, bicyclists and equestrians. The Nature Center is open during the summer, 8:00 am-4:00 pm, Wed-Sun. Park open April to October, sunrise to 7pm; November to March, sunrise to 4pm. 800 Quail Hollow Rd., Felton Phone: 831.454.7956 or 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 Saturday and Sunday, 8:30am-5pm. 1301 Main Street, Watsonville Phone: 831.768.3240, www.watsonvillerec.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. 144 School Street, Santa Cruz Phone: 831.425.5849, www.parks.ca.gov 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 Thursday-Saturday, 10am-4pm. 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. 979 17th Avenue, Santa Cruz Phone: 831.454.7946, www.scparks.com This complete swim center offers a 50-meter pool, 150-ft water slide, a warm water zero-entry pool & a spray zone play area! 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. 1401 Coast Rd., off Hwy 1, Santa Cruz Phone: 831.423.9703 or 831.426.0505, www.parks.ca.gov Trails for hiking, biking and equestrian use, historic ranch center, and six miles of pristine coastline. No dogs. Historic complex open Thursday to Sunday, 10am-4pm. Park open daily 8am to sunset.

Pogonip

75 Nielson Street, Watsonville Phone: 831.724.4741, www.watsonvillehospital.com

Watsonville Community hospital

Information Locations

Quail hollow ranch County Park

harvey West Park

303 Water Street, Suite 100, Santa Cruz Phone: 831.425.1234, or 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. Downtown Branch: 224 Church St., Santa Cruz Phone: 831.427.7700, 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. Downtown branch: Sun, 1-5pm; Mon-Thurs 10am-7pm; Fri & Sat 10am-5pm.

santa Cruz County Conference & visitors Council

santa Cruz Public libraries

ramsay Park

henry Cowell redwoods state Park

highlands County Park

santa Cruz Mission state historic Park

Real Estate, Relocation & Business Services
106 Aptos Beach Drive, Aptos Phone: 831.688.7009, www.baileypropertymanagement.com Come enjoy our fully furnished homes for the perfect vacation! Daily, weekly, and monthly rentals available. Off-season specials September - June. See ad pg. 58. 716-G Capitola Avneue, Capitola Phone: 831.475.6522 www.capitolachamber.com

Bailey Property Management

4400 Jade Street, Capitola Phone: 831.475.5935, www.capitolarecreation.com Community Center offering recreation classes. Park has tennis courts, softball and soccer fields. Park open 6am 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. West Cliff Dr., Santa Cruz Phone: 831.420.5270, www.santacruzparksandrec.com The Point features a surfing museum in a lighthouse & is the location of Steamer Lane, the county’s most famous surfing spot. Lawn available to rent for weddings & other outdoor ceremonies. Open daily, sunrise to sunset. 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 & water education with rangers. Boat rentals, bait, tackle, fishing licenses, souvenirs. No swimming. Open daily, March 1 to Labor Day, 7am to sunset. Open weekends September to second week of October, 7am-6pm. 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.

Jade street Park/Capitola Community Center

siltanen Park

Capitola-soquel Chamber of Commerce Cheshire rio realty and Property Mgmt.

simpkins Family swim Center

Ken Wormhoudt skate Park at Mike Fox Park

skypark

Various locations, Santa Cruz, Capitola, Aptos Phone: 831.688.2041, www.cheshirerio.com Come enjoy the sea & sand in one of our fully furnished vacation rentals in Santa Cruz County. Hours: Mon-Sun, 9am-5pm. See ad pg. 42.

lighthouse Point

downtown association of santa Cruz
Phone: 831.332.7422, www.downtownsantacruz.com

Wilder ranch state Park

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

Pajaro valley Chamber of Commerce and agriculture san lorenzo valley Chamber of Commerce
www.slvchamber.org

loch lomond recreation area

infoRmation
dominican hospital

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

725 Front Street, Santa Cruz Phone: 831.457.3713, www.santacruzchamber.org

santa Cruz area Chamber of Commerce scotts valley Chamber of Commerce

360 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley Phone: 831.438.1010, www.scottsvalleychamber.com

neary lagoon Park

Palo alto Medical Foundation

Transportation

Pinto lake County Park

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 daily, sunrise to sunset.

Capitola, Phone: 831.462.3933 www.earlybirdairportshuttle.com Providing reliable, professional, fully licensed/bonded and insured, private door-to-door airport shuttle service with environmentally friendly vehicles. See ad pg. 44.

early Bird airport shuttle

santa Cruz veterinary hospital

2585 Soquel Dr., Santa Cruz Phone: 831.475.5400, www.santacruzveterinaryhospital.com Emergency services 24 hours/7 days.

santa Cruz Metro transit district

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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