Things to do in and around Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz Wildlife Adventures

Tuesday, 01 March 2011 04:20 Last Updated on Friday, 01 April 2011 05:23 Written by Kathy

Spend the day whale watching in Monterey Bay, touring the elephant seal breeding grounds, or searching for birds in the Pajaro Valley.

Catch a boat to watch the migrating whales in the Monterey Bay

Depending on what time you decide to visit Santa Cruz, there are many different species of whale that can be seen in Monterey Bay. December through April, gray whales travel from the icy waters of the Arctic to the warm lagoons of the Baja of California. The Davenport Cliffs are an ideal spot for whale watching or you can take a guided boat trip to get an even closer look. April through November, Monterey Bay becomes a feeding ground for multiple whale and dolphin species. Humpback whales, fin whales...

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Santa Cruz Beaches

Tuesday, 01 March 2011 03:47 Written by Kathy

Santa Cruz boasts some of the most beautiful beaches in the world!

Come walk, swim, surf, boat, or just come for the suntan. Our beaches make Santa Cruz a must-go vacation destination.

Miles of pristine white beaches stretch from the northern to southern end of Santa Cruz. From highly populated beaches to world class surf locations and everything in between there is a beach for everyone in the Santa Cruz, California area. A few generalizations can be made. The further away from the Santa Cruz boardwalk, the less populated the beaches become. Also, beaches with more amenities

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Santa Cruz - A great vacation destination for bird lovers

Tuesday, 01 March 2011 03:36 Written by Kathy

Santa Cruz County – A bird lover's paradise

The area of Santa Cruz is home to a wide variety of bird habitats from the mountains to the coast. Due to Santa Cruz's variety of environments, there is a long and interesting list of birds that can be found here. The surrounding mountains, Pajaro Valley, and Monterey Bay will delight birders of all kinds.

Santa Cruz's mountain region has several large parks that are perfect for birding. Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park is made up of almost 1,800 acres of redwood, mixed evergreen, and chaparral habitats. The park's...

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Santa Cruz – Your perfect golf vacation destination

Tuesday, 01 March 2011 02:09 Last Updated on Tuesday, 01 March 2011 02:48 Written by Kathy

Looking for the perfect golf vacation?

Pasatiempo Golf Course

Santa Cruz boasts some of the finest golf courses in the country. It's also within an hour of world famous Pebble Beach! 

Stay in one of our Santa Cruz vacation homes and have yourself a vacation golfers dream about.

Santa Cruz offers excellent golf courses boasting beautiful scenic settings. Tee off in the redwoods, take in the views of Monterey Bay, or...

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