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Visitor Activities Contents Land spoRts Bicycling 71 Bowling 71 Golf 71 skateboarding 71 WateR spoRts Bowling Features playground, tennis, basketball and bocce courts, soccer fields, BBQ pits, walking path, a 20,000 sq. foot skate park. Open daily, sunrise to sunset. 115 Cliff Street, Santa Cruz, Phone: 831.426.3324 www.boardwalkbowl.com Family bowling center with restaurant, bar and ocean-view patio. Birthday parties, Atomic Bowling, live music and karaoke. Open daily, year-round. Boardwalk Bowl Water Sports camp evers fishing Park Fishing and Boating 1/2 mi. from Mt. Hermon Rd. on Glen Canyon Rd., Scotts Valley, Phone: 831.438.3251 www.scottsvalley.org Ideal fishing hole for young people. Stocked with trout. Free seasonal fishing May-September for 15 years and under. Open from dawn to 1/2 hour past dusk. 790 Mariner Park Way, Santa Cruz Harbor, Phone: 831.423.1213 www.chardonnay.com Chardonnay II is a 70-foot luxury sailing yacht available for public and private charters. Open Mon. 10am - 2pm, Tues. Sun. 9am - 5pm. See Ad pg. 16. Bocce Ball courts at Delaveaga Park Fishing & Boating 71 Water activities 71 additionaL aCtiVities 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 and parking, 2 courts available for drop-in play or by reservation. Open daily 7am - sunset. Farmer’s Markets 72 Farms & Ranches 72 Wildlife Viewing 72 Wineries & tasting Rooms 72 attRaCtions San Lorenzo Park, 137 Dakota St., Santa Cruz, Phone: 831.420.5270, 408.353.1587 www.santacruzparksandrec.com Visit this world class artificial surface green in San Lorenzo Park. Equipment available. Open daily 1 - 3pm. santa cruz lawn Bowling club chardonnay sailing charters art Galleries 72 Museums 73 performing arts 73 points of interest 73 shopping areas 74 shopping – Retail Galleries 74 shopping – Clothing 74 shopping – specialty items & Gifts .74 spas 74 BeaChes & paRks Boulder creek golf & country club Golf 16901 Big Basin Hwy., Boulder Creek, Phone: 831.338.2111, 831.338.2121 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. 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 - Labor Day. See Ad pg. 58. Harbor water taxi loch lomond recreation area Delaveaga golf course and Driving range 401 Upper Park Road, Santa Cruz, Phone: 831.423.7214 www.delaveagagolf.com 18-hole championship golf course. Full-service golf shop, restaurant, cocktail lounge and night-lighted driving range. Open daily, dawn to dusk. See ad pg. 26. Pinto Lake County Park, 757 Green Valley Road, Watsonville, Phone: 831.454.7938 www.scparks.com/pinto_disc_golf.html In a scenic, natural setting, disc golf is the newest attraction at Pinto Lake County Park. Open daily, dawn to dusk. 100 Loch Lomond Way, Felton, Phone: 831.335.7424 www.ci.santa-cruz.ca.us Picnicking, fishing, hiking and interpretive water education walks with rangers. Boat rentals, bait, tackle, fishing licenses. No swimming. Open Mar. 1 - Sep. 15, 6am to sunset. Pacific yachting and sailing Pinto lake Disc golf course Beaches 74 parks & Reserves 75 parks Resources 76 VisitoR inFoRMation 790 Mariner Park Way, Santa Cruz, Phone: 831.423.7245, 800.374.2626 www.pacificsail.com Sailing school and charter company since 1979. Offers complete certification, skippered charters, team building. Open Mon. - Fri. 9am - 5pm, Sat. and Sun. 9am - 2pm. See ad pg. 58. ramsay Park santa cruz Harbor emergency services 76 information Locations 76 Relocation & Business services 76 transportation 76 Weather & Road info 76 1301 Main Street, Watsonville, Phone: 831.768.3240 www.watsonvillerec.com Facilities for tennis, skateboarding, volleyball, basketball, disc golf, picnics, soccer. Family Center and Nature Center. Park open daily, dawn to dusk. 135 5th Avenue, Santa Cruz, Phone: 831.475.6161 www.santacruzharbor.org Full-service marina: 1,200 boats, launch ramp, fuel pier, charter boats, fishing and whale watching, restaurants and beach. Harbor office open daily 9am - 5pm. See Ad pg. 58. Mariner Parkway, Santa Cruz Harbor, Santa Cruz, Phone: 831.427.2334 www.stagnaros.com Whale and dolphin cruises, sportfishing and scenic bay cruises aboard Santa Cruz’s newest yacht on the beautiful Monterey Bay. Open 9am - 5pm. Skateboarding Derby Park 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. stagnaro fishing & whale watching Land Sports Bicycling Water Activities Jim keeffe skate Park at Highlands county Park 8500 Highway 9, Ben Lomond, Phone: 831.454.7956 www.scparks.com A state-of-the-art, 8,500 square-foot structure, with both street- and bowl-style elements, plus a separate beginners’ area. Open daily, 9am - sunset. club ed international surf school, camps & rentals, inc. Depot Park Bike Park 50 Center Street, Santa Cruz, Phone: 831.420.6164 BMX bike park with an array of jumps and trick stands. Graham Hill Rd. at Roaring Camp Road, Felton, Phone: 831.335.4484, 831.335.4400 www.roaringcamp.com Guided mountain bike tour through the redwood forests of Santa Cruz, an eco-adventure for novice to intermediate riders. Advanced reservations required - 9am - 5pm summer months. See ad pg.48. roaring camp railroads - Bike tour Program ken wormhoudt skate Park at Mike fox Park 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 and safety gear required. Open daily, 9am - sunset. 1301 Main Street, Watsonville, Phone: 831.768.3240 www.watsonvillerec.com Facilities for tennis, skateboarding, volleyball, basketball, disc golf, picnics, soccer. Family Center and Nature Center. Park open daily, dawn to dusk. Located on Cowell’s Beach in front of the Santa Cruz Dream Inn, Santa Cruz, Phone: 831.464.0177, 800.287.7873 www.club-ed.com Learn with the Surf Coach Professionals. We guarantee you will surf in the safest and most fun environment possible. Rentals. Open daily 8am - 6pm, spring - fall. By appointment only in winter. See Ad pg. 58. kayak connection santa cruz county cycling club ramsay Park PO Box 8342, Santa Cruz, Phone: 831.438.0706 www.santacruzcycling.org See web for ride schedule. 413 Lake Avenue #103, Santa Cruz, Phone: 831.479.1121 www.kayakconnection.com Kayak and standup paddleboard rentals and tours. Sunset, full moon and family tours. No experience necessary! Boogie board rentals. Open daily: summer 9am - 6pm, winter 10am - 5pm. See Ad. pg. 58. richard schmidt surf school, inc. 361 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley, Phone: 831.438.3251 www.scottsvalley.org skypark Santa Cruz, Phone: 831.423.0928, 831.234.3736 www.richardschmidt.com Santa Cruz’s original surf school has taught thousands with techniques that guarantee students will surf on their first day. Open daily, year-round. See Ad pg. 58. www. s a n t a cr u z co u n ty. t r a v e l

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