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a lush, riparian corridor from the mountains to Waddell Beach. Birders will enjoy the pathways of the Wetlands of Watsonville and Elkhorn Slough to the south, some of the few undisturbed coastal wetlands remaining in California. Located along the globally significant Pacific Flyway, the wetlands are one of the largest remaining freshwater marshes on California’s Central Coast. Serving as a year-around habitat for over 200 species of waterfowl, raptors and songbirds, the Wetlands of Watsonville provides a resting stop for birds on their migratory journeys. A variety of birds can also be spotted in the county’s many state parks. A different kind of green space can be found at Santa Cruz County’s golf courses. Designed by Scotsman Alister MacKenzie, the Pasatiempo Golf Course is ranked among the nation’s top 100 courses by Golf Digest. The PGA-rated Seascape Golf Course in Aptos has attracted its own share of champions. And in the San Lorenzo Valley, the Boulder Creek Golf and Country Club is the place to give your set of irons a workout amidst a forested piece of paradise. More public courses include DeLaveaga Golf Course in Santa Cruz, a championship par-72 course known for its natural beauty and challenging layout. Spring Hills Golf Club in Watsonville offers enjoyment for all levels of golfers, while Scotts Valley’s Valley Gardens is an executive 9-hole course. The18-hole Pinto Lake Championship Disc Golf Course in Watsonville offers a free way to try out another type of golf – just bring a Frisbee® and you’re set! Fishermen drawn to the sea can rent a skiff or take a chartered excursion from the Santa Cruz Harbor or the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf. For fishing, boating and hiking from March to September, the Loch Lomond Recreation Area provides countless ways to spend a perfect afternoon. One of Santa Cruz’ most soothing sporting events, the “Wednesday Night Sailboat Races” happens April through October at Harbor Beach near the Crow’s Nest restaurant. Relax with a glass of wine at one of the harbor’s eateries and watch the colorful regatta.
“The kid in you that foolhardy and tireless optimist wants to keep trying again and again. Maybe next time… i’ll hit the perfect wave.”
seAttLe tiMes, JAnuAry 23, 2011
Or catch a ride from the Harbor and be part of the action. With these and many more sporting options awaiting you, make a game plan to take in Santa Cruz County’s great outdoors.
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2012
Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2012
Contents
Welcome to Santa Cruz County
Santa Cruz
Your Wildlife Watching Destination
Field to Table
Locally Made
From the Mountains to the Sea
Culture and Creativity
2012 Events Calendar
Maps
A Wine Lover’s Paradise
Monterey Bay
Galleries and Museums
Exploring Santa Cruz County’s Great Outdoors
Capitola and Soquel
Pajaro Valley and Watsonville
San Lorenzo Valley
Scotts Valley
Pleasure Point
Aptos
Davenport
Restaurant Guide
Lodging Guide
Visitor Activities
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2012 - Welcome to Santa Cruz County
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2012 - Santa Cruz
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2012 - Your Wildlife Watching Destination
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2012 - Field to Table
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2012 - Locally Made
Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2012 - From the Mountains to the Sea
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2012 - Culture and Creativity
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2012 - 2012 Events Calendar
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2012 - Maps
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2012 - A Wine Lover’s Paradise
Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2012 - Monterey Bay
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2012 - Galleries and Museums
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2012 - Exploring Santa Cruz County’s Great Outdoors
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2012 - Capitola and Soquel
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2012 - Pajaro Valley and Watsonville
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2012 - San Lorenzo Valley
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2012 - Scotts Valley
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2012 - Pleasure Point
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2012 - Aptos
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2012 - Restaurant Guide
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2012 - Lodging Guide
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