Sightseeing
Akwarium ng Monterey Bay
886 Cannery RowGet reservations ASAP
Whale watching, dining, bird watching, otters, kayak rentals.
46 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Elkhorn Slough
Whale watching, dining, bird watching, otters, kayak rentals.
Amusement park on Santa Cruz main beach.
745 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park
400 Beach StAmusement park on Santa Cruz main beach.
Big Sur
Breathtaking scenery
Whales, giant Mola mola, dolphins
https://www.sanctuarycruises.com/
27 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Sanctuary Cruises
Whales, giant Mola mola, dolphins
https://www.sanctuarycruises.com/
Walk among the giant redwoods or take a longer hike along the San Lorenzo River. Adjacent to Roaring Camp RR.
https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=546
https://www.roaringcamp.com/
335 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
101 N Big Trees Park RdWalk among the giant redwoods or take a longer hike along the San Lorenzo River. Adjacent to Roaring Camp RR.
https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=546
https://www.roaringcamp.com/
Once in a lifetime trip.
https://www.chardonnay.com/
45 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Chardonnay Sailing Charters
790 Mariner Park WayOnce in a lifetime trip.
https://www.chardonnay.com/
Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
62 CA-1https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=571
Seacliff State Beach
State Park DriveGreat beach
https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=543
Great bird watching, day hike, bike trails
https://www.scparks.com/Home/ExploreOurParksBeaches/AllCountyParks/PintoLakeCountyPark.aspx
Pinto Lake Disc Golf Course
789 Green Valley RoadGreat bird watching, day hike, bike trails
https://www.scparks.com/Home/ExploreOurParksBeaches/AllCountyParks/PintoLakeCountyPark.aspx
GoJump Santa Cruz Skydiving
160 Aviation Way5 minutes away
https://gojump-america.com/santacruz/
Take a trip "up the coast" for a picnic on the beach
https://www.harleyfarms.com/
http://www.normsmarket.com/
https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=522
46 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Harley Farms Goat Dairy
205 North StTake a trip "up the coast" for a picnic on the beach
https://www.harleyfarms.com/
http://www.normsmarket.com/
https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=522
Excersize
Surf "The Point".
Learn to surf at https://surfschoolsantacruz.com/
116 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Pleasure Point
Surf "The Point".
Learn to surf at https://surfschoolsantacruz.com/
Paddle with a guide or on your own.
https://kayakconnection.com/
55 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Kayak Connection
2370 CA-1Paddle with a guide or on your own.
https://kayakconnection.com/
Hike in the redwoods only 10 minutes away.
https://www.landtrustsantacruz.org/byrne-milliron-forest/
15 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Byrne-Milliron Forest
809 Browns Valley RdHike in the redwoods only 10 minutes away.
https://www.landtrustsantacruz.org/byrne-milliron-forest/
Great mountain biking or hiking
https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=666
Bike rentals and shuttle
https://epicentercycling.com/shuttle
272 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Nisene Marks State Park
Aptos Creek RoadGreat mountain biking or hiking
https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=666
Bike rentals and shuttle
https://epicentercycling.com/shuttle
Restored ranch on the North Coast. Relaxing walk along the cliffs, see the livestock, check web for events. Epic mountain biking adjacent to Grey Whale Ranch and UCSC
https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=549
https://hilltromper.com/article/wilder-ranch
219 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Wilder Ranch State Park
1401 Coast RdRestored ranch on the North Coast. Relaxing walk along the cliffs, see the livestock, check web for events. Epic mountain biking adjacent to Grey Whale Ranch and UCSC
https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=549
https://hilltromper.com/article/wilder-ranch
Ride your bike into Monterey along the Coastal Rec Trail.
https://www.seemonterey.com/things-to-do/parks/coastal-trail/
6 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Monterey Bay Coastal Trail
Monterey Bay Coastal TrailRide your bike into Monterey along the Coastal Rec Trail.
https://www.seemonterey.com/things-to-do/parks/coastal-trail/
Rent a mountain bike and shuttle. Ride the single-track through The Soquel Demonstration Forest followed by a leisurely ride down the fire roads through The Forest of Niesene Marks.
19 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Epicenter Cycling
8035 Soquel DrRent a mountain bike and shuttle. Ride the single-track through The Soquel Demonstration Forest followed by a leisurely ride down the fire roads through The Forest of Niesene Marks.
Food scene
Farm to table dining. Great family place.
https://californiagrillrestaurant.com/
8 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
California Grill and Bar
40 Penny LnFarm to table dining. Great family place.
https://californiagrillrestaurant.com/
delicious Mexican dining and bar.
https://cilantroswatsonville.com/
15 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Cilantros
1934 Main Stdelicious Mexican dining and bar.
https://cilantroswatsonville.com/
Golden China Restaurant
1866 Main StreetGood Chinese food, delivery
http://www.goldenchinaca.com/
Gizdich Ranch
55 Peckham RdPick yourself berries, great pies, antique shop
Really good juice and swag
https://www.martinellis.com/visit-us/
9 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Martinelli's Company Store
345 Harvest DrReally good juice and swag
https://www.martinellis.com/visit-us/
upscale dining on the bluffs overlooking Monterey Bay
https://www.sanderlingsrestaurant.com/
40 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Sanderlings Restaurant at Seascape Resort
1 Seascape Resort Drupscale dining on the bluffs overlooking Monterey Bay
https://www.sanderlingsrestaurant.com/
5 minutes, great meats
https://corralitosmarketsausagecompany.com/
26 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Corralitos Market & Sausage Co
569 Corralitos Rd5 minutes, great meats
https://corralitosmarketsausagecompany.com/
5 minutes away
great burgers and dinners, breakfasts, huge portions, full bar
http://woodennickeltoo.weebly.com/
8 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Wooden Nickle Bar & Grill
1819 Freedom Blvd5 minutes away
great burgers and dinners, breakfasts, huge portions, full bar
http://woodennickeltoo.weebly.com/
The Hideout
9051 Soquel DrUpscale dinning in Aptos
http://www.thehideoutaptos.com/
Good cuppa or chai, baked goods farm fresh
https://www.ediblemontereybay.com/blog/blossoms-farmstore-opens-in-historic-corralitos-building/
Blossoms Farm Store and Cafe
2904 Freedom BlvdGood cuppa or chai, baked goods farm fresh
https://www.ediblemontereybay.com/blog/blossoms-farmstore-opens-in-historic-corralitos-building/
Brew and wines
Wineries
The are dozens of excellent wineries within 20 minutes drive. Ask for advice.
Corralitos Brewing Company
2536 Freedom Blvd5 minutes
https://corralitosbrewingco.com/
famous Pinots and Chardonnays
https://alfarowine.com/
26 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Alfaro Family Vineyard-Winery
420 Hames Rdfamous Pinots and Chardonnays
https://alfarowine.com/
100's of beers, food trucks
https://www.kickassbeer.com/
10 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Beer Mule Bottle Shop
45 Aviation Way100's of beers, food trucks
https://www.kickassbeer.com/
Neighborhoods
Corralitos
Corralitos Wine Trail
https://www.corralitoswinetrail.com/
Shopping nearby
Four Corners Market
1003 Amesti Rd1 mile away, quick trip to the market
https://www.4cornersmarket.com/