santa cruz county conFErEncE anD VIsItors councIL THE 2014 oFFICIAL SAnTA CRuz CounTY TRAVELER'S GuIDE Features Welcome to Santa Cruz County .......................... 9 Whale Watching and More ................................ 17 Playing Around ................................................19 Every Dog Has Its Day ...................................... 21 Santa Cruz County Has Taste ........................... 23 Raise a Glass to County Wine .......................... 39 Make a Play Date ............................................ 46 From the Mountains to the Sea ........................ 52 Live Creatively ................................................ 57 Find Your Perfect Beach .................................. 76 Destinations Santa Cruz ....................................................... 12 Monterey Bay ................................................... 41 Capitola and Soquel ........................................ 43 Scotts Valley ................................................... 49 San Lorenzo Valley ........................................... 51 Pleasure Point ................................................ 55 Aptos .............................................................. 59 Davenport ........................................................61 Watsonville and Pajaro Valley ......................... 62 Information 2014 Events Calendar ...............................................27 Maps ................................................................... 32-35 Dining Guide .............................................................64 Lodging Guide ...........................................................67 Visitor Activities .......................................................70 Advertisers List ........................................................76