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LAND SPORTS

Bicycling

Depot Park Bike Park

2014 Activities

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

Bowling

Boardwalk Bowl

115 Cliff Street, Santa Cruz
Phone: 831.426.3324, www.boardwalkbowl.com
A state-of-the-art bowling center with 26 professional lanes,
Coasters Bar & Grill and an ocean view patio. Birthday parties,
Atomic Bowling, live music and karaoke. Open daily, year round.

Bocce Ball Courts at
George Washington Grove

Forty Thieves at George Washington Grove, Santa Cruz
Phone: 831.420.5270, www.santacruzparksandrec.com
Situated in a lovely grove, two bocce ball courts available for
play on a first come, first served basis or by reservation (balls
not included). Picnic tables, BBQs (first come, first served) and
restrooms. Open daily 9am - sunset.

Santa Cruz Lawn Bowls Club

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 1 - 3pm.

Golf

Boulder Creek Golf & Country Club

Ramsay Park

1301 Main Street, Watsonville
Phone: 831.768.3240, www.cityofwatsonville.org
Facilities for tennis, skateboarding, volleyball, basketball, disc golf,
picnics, soccer. Recreation center and nature center also located at
park. Park open daily, dawn to dusk.

San Lorenzo Park Disc Golf Course

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

Skateboarding
Derby Park

Woodland Way, Santa Cruz
Phone: 831.420.5270, www.santacruzparksandrec.com
One of the nation's oldest public skate parks (helmets and safety
gear required), open turf area, picnic area with BBQ's, play equipment, and two tennis courts. Open daily, sunrise to sunset.

Jim Keeffe Skate Park at
Highlands County 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 - sunset.

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 & safety gear required. Open daily,
9am - sunset.

Skypark

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 page 56.

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.

DeLaveaga Disc Golf Club

WATER SPORTS

DeLaveaga Park - off Branciforte Drive, Santa Cruz
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.

DeLaveaga Golf Course & Driving Range

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. 56.

Pasatiempo Golf Club

20 Clubhouse Rd., 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 page 48.

Pinto Lake Disc Golf Course

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 Association 2011 World Championships.
Open daily, sunrise to sunset.

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Fishing and Boating
Loch Lomond Recreation Area

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 Mar. 1 - Labor Day, 7am to sunset. Open weekends
Sep. - second week of Oct., 7am - 6pm.

Santa Cruz Harbor

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. Free inner harbor
water taxi stops at three locations. Harbor office open daily 9am 5pm. See ad page 16.

Santa Cruz Wharf

Beach St., Santa Cruz
Phone: 831.420.6025, www.santacruzwharf.com
Within the sanctuary waters, the Wharf is home to restaurants,
gift shops & activities for all. Join us in celebrating the Wharf's
100th Anniversary at fun free events throughout the 2014 season.
Open daily 5am - 2am. See ad page 14-15.

2014 official santa cruz county traveler's guide

Water Activities
Capitola Beach Company

131 Monterey Avenue, Capitola
Phone: 831.462.5222, www.capitolabeachcompany.com
Learn to SURF & STAND UP PADDLE in Capitola! We offer surf
and stand up paddle (SUP) equipment rentals & lessons. Visit
our boutique where we offer men's, women's & kids surf apparel,
footwear, sunglasses & unique gifts! Open daily. See ad page 44

Chardonnay II Sailing Charters

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
page18.

Club Ed International Surf School,
Camps & Rentals, Inc.

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 - fall. By appointment only in
winter. See ad page 16.

Covewater Stand Up Paddle

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, please see website. See ad page 42.

Kayak Connection

413 Lake Avenue #103, Santa Cruz Phone: 831.479.1121 or
831.454.6999, 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. See you soon! Open
daily 10am - 5pm. See ad page 16.

Pacific Yachting and Sailing

790 Mariner Park Way, 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, 9am 5pm. See ad page 16.

Richard Schmidt Surf School, Inc.

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 page 16.

Venture Quest Kayaking

#2 Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz Phone: 831.427.2267
or 831.425.8445, www.kayaksantacruz.com
Kayak & standup paddle board rentals from the Santa Cruz Wharf.
Guided tours. Sea otters, seals, dolphins and whales. Next to the
Main Beach and Boardwalk. Hours are seasonal, please call. See
ad page 14.

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES

Farmers Markets
Aptos Farmers Market

6500 Soquel Drive, Aptos
Phone: 831.728.5060, www.montereybayfarmers.org
Every Saturday 8am - noon, year round.



Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2014

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2014

Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2014
Contents
Welcome to Santa Cruz County
Santa Cruz
Whale Watching and More
Playing Around
Every Dog Has Its Day
Santa Cruz County Has Taste
2014 Events Calendar
Maps
Raise a Glass to County Wine
Monterey Bay
Capitola and Soquel
Make a Play Date
Scotts Valley
San Lorenzo Valley
From the Mountains to the Sea
Pleasure Point
Live Creatively
Aptos
Davenport
Watsonville and Pajaro Valley
Dining Guide
Lodging Guide
Visitor Activites
Find Your Perfect Beach
Advertisers Index
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2014 - Santa Cruz County Has Taste
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2014 - Monterey Bay
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2014 - Capitola and Soquel
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2014 - San Lorenzo Valley
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2014 - Davenport
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