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Pacific yachting and sailing
Naturalist-led tours venture into elephant seal breeding rookery Dec. 15 - Mar. 31. For reservations call 800.444.4445. April 1 Nov 30, self-guided access by permit only (avail. at park). Seals present year-round. Open daily 8am-sunset. Nicholson Vineyards, Alfaro Family Vineyards, Pleasant Valley Vineyards & Windy Oaks Estate. Wander through the vineyards and olive groves of picturesque Corralitos and taste the estate wines of 4 boutique wineries. Wineries open Saturdays. Please call for hours. See ad pg. 38.

790 Mariner Parkway, Santa Cruz Phone: 831.423.7245 or 800.374.2626, www.pacificsail.com Sailing school and charter company since 1979. Offers complete certification, skippered charters, team building. Open daily, 9am5pm. See ad pg. 16. 849 Almar Avenue, #192, Santa Cruz Phone: 831.423.0928, 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, 9am-5pm. See ad pg. 16. #2 Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz Phone: 831.427.2267, www.kayaksantacruz.com Kayak & standup paddle board rentals from the Santa Cruz Wharf. Guided tours. Sea otters, seals, dolphins and whales. Next to Main Beach and Boardwalk. Seasonal hours. Call for more information. See ad pg. 14.

richard schmidt surf school, inc.

30 Harkins Slough Road, Watsonville Phone: 831.768.1622, www.wetlandsofwatsonville.org Offers exhibits on wetlands plants, animals, history & conservation. Family activities, group tours & more. Guided nature walks Sundays at 1:30. All programs Spanish bilingual. Open Saturday and Sunday, 10am-5pm.

City of Watsonville nature Center

venture Quest Kayaking

1700 Elkhorn Road, Watsonville Phone: 831.728.2822, www.elkhornslough.org Visitor center & five miles of trails through oak woodlands, grasslands, fresh & saltwater marshes, seasonal wildlife. Open Wed-Sun, 9am-5pm. Tours Sat & Sun 10am-1pm. 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. P.O. Box 1304, Santa Cruz, Phone: Please see website for more information www.santacruzbirdclub.org

elkhorn slough national estuarine research reserve

7099 Glen Haven Road, Soquel Phone: 831.465.9294, www.hunterhillwines.com Hunter Hill Vineyard & Winery is family owned and operated. Vann & Christine Slatter and family opened the winery in 1998 on the farm that has been in the family for 100 years. Open Saturday and Sunday, 11am-4pm See ad pg. 36. 26985 Loma Prieta Way, Los Gatos Phone: 408.353.2850, www.lomaprietawinery.com Located at 2,300 feet in the Santa Cruz Mountains, our winery offers handcrafted wines & spectacular views of Santa Cruz & Monterey. Picnic facilities and bocce court available on first-come basis. Tasting room open Saturday and Sunday, 12-5pm See ad pg. 36. 5000 N. Rodeo Gulch Road, Soquel Phone: 831.462.3478, www.poeticcellars.com Enjoy unhurried wine tasting at tranquil Poetic Cellars where you’ll experience well-versed wines for the romantic at heart. Winemaker Katy Lovell weaves exotic blends with a master’s hand: partner Joeseph Naegele pens a poem for each beautiful wine. Open Saturday and Sunday, Noon-5pm. See ad pg. 36. 334-A Ingalls St., Santa Cruz Phone: 831.426.6209, www.santacruzmountainvineyard.com Since 1975, we produce food-friendly, European-style wines, with a focus on locally grown Pinot Noir. Sister brand, Quinta Cruz, features the varieties of Portugal & Spain that are now grown in CA. Open Wednesday-Sunday, 12-5pm See ad pg. 37.

hunter hill vineyard & Winery

loma Prieta Winery

neary lagoon Park

aDDitionaL actiVities

Poetic Cellars

Farmers Markets
aptos Farmers Market

6500 Soquel Drive, Aptos Phone: 831.728.5060, www.montereybayfarmers.org Saturdays 8am-Noon Phone: 831.454.0566 www.santacruzfarmersmarket.org Downtown Santa Cruz, Felton, Live Oak, Scotts Valley, Westside Santa Cruz. See website for hours and locations.

santa Cruz Bird Club

santa Cruz area Farmers Markets

santa Cruz state Parks www.thatsmypark.org
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.

santa Cruz Mountain vineyard

santa Cruz Wharf

Seascape Blvd. at Sumner, Aptos Phone: 831.685.3134 Sunday 11am-2pm May through October Downtown Watsonville Plaza Phone: 831.234.9511 Fridays, 3pm-7pm, year-round

seascape village Certified Farmers Market

Watsonville Certified Farmers Market

Wineries & Tasting Rooms
420 Hames Road, Corralitos Phone: 831.728.5172, www.alfarowine.com Offering uniquely hand crafted wines since 1998. Visit our sunny Corralitos Tasting Room that overlooks the vines - picnic spots available, child and dog friendly. Open Saturdays, 12-5pm See ad pg. 37. 3535 North Main Street, Soquel Phone: 831.475.2258, www.bargetto.com Bargetto Winery has produced hand-crafted wines in the Santa Cruz Mountains since 1933. When you are in Monterey, visit us on Cannery Row 11am - 6pm daily. Free Wi-Fi. Open daily, Noon5pm. See ad pg. 37. 10 Pine Flat Road, Santa Cruz Phone: 831.425.7777 or 831.458.9463, www.beauregardvineyards.com Family run operation focused on luscious, hand-crafted Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel. Open daily 11am-5pm. Closed Tuesdays in winter. See ad pg. 37. 24060 Summit Road, Los Gatos Phone: 408.353.6290, www.burrellschool.com Named for an iconic 1890’s one-room red schoolhouse, ridgetop Burrell School Vineyards offers a picnic-perfect panorama of the estate vineyards. All wines have school-themed names. Open Thursday-Sunday, 11am-5pm See ad pg. 36. 2800 Pleasant Valley Road, Aptos Phone: 831.724.7071, www.corralitoswinetrail.com

alfaro Family vineyards & Winery

Farms and Ranches
141 Monte Vista Avenue, Watsonville Phone: 831.724.1356, www.sccfb.com/crossroads.htm Map of direct-sell farms in Santa Cruz County. Call for more information. UCSC, 1156 High Street, Santa Cruz Phone: 831.459.3376 or 831.459.3240 (tours), http://casfs.ucsc.edu Offers a vibrant model of organic farming & gardening systems. Open daily 8am-6pm. Produce sales take place Tuesdays & Fridays, 12 - 6pm, at the base of campus (1st week of June - end of October).

725 Front Street, Suite 112, Santa Cruz Phone: 831.685.VINE (8463), www.scmwa.com Offers information and maps of local wineries with details on tastings, classes and special year-round events. Open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm. 334-B Ingalls St., Santa Cruz Phone: 831.420.1552 or 831.818.1405, www.sonescellars.com Sones Cellars is a local family winery producing small lots of fine quality, distinctive wines from grape varieties that flourish in California. We focus primarily on vineyard designated Petite Sirah & Zinfandel. Open Fri-Sun Noon-5pm. See ad pg. 37. Old Sash Mill, 303 Potrero Street #35, Santa Cruz Phone: 831.458.5030, www.storrswine.com We create award-winning wines grown in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Join us at our new winery location in Pleasant Valley, Corralitos by appointment (opening Spring 2013) or at our Santa Cruz tasting room, daily Noon-5pm. See ad pg. 37. Swift & Ingalls Streets, Santa Cruz Phone: see website for more information, www.surfcityvintners.com The Surf City Vintners group of 12 boutique wineries and tasting rooms offers a vibrant urban wine tasting experience. Wineries are in close proximity to each other on the Westside of Santa Cruz. Hours vary. See website for more information. See ad pg. 37. 55-B Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz Phone: 831.426.0750, www.vinoprimawines.com Located on the Santa Cruz Wharf, Vino Prima offers California “boutique” wines by the glass, flight or bottle. Incredible views included. Vino Prima - it’s not just a wine bar... it’s a destination! Open daily, 2-10pm See ad pg. 36.

santa Cruz Mountain Winegrowers association

Country Crossroads Map

sones Cellars

Bargetto Winery

uCsC Farm & alan Chadwick garden

storrs Winery & vineyards

Beauregard vineyards

Tours

17 Conference Drive, Mount Hermon Phone: 831.430.4357, www.mounthermonadventures.com Enjoy the pristine beauty of the coastal redwood forest from the unique perspective only a canopy tour can offer. The 2-hour allinclusive guided tour includes six zip lines and two sky bridges. See ad pg. 20.

Mount hermon redwood Canopy tour

surf City vintners

Burrell school vineyards

vino Prima Wine Bar

Wildlife Viewing
Located north of Davenport, off Hwy 1, Davenport Phone: 650.879.2025 or 650.879.0227, www.thatsmypark.org

Corralitos Wine trail

ano nuevo state Park

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