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Visitor Activities
Golf

Looking for more things to do?
and the only one in California with a beautiful beach landing area. Guaranteed best coastal views. Open Sun. - Tues. & Thurs. - Sat., 8:30am - 9pm. See ad pg. 48.

www.santacruzparksandrec.com Visit this world class artificial surface green in San Lorenzo Park. Equipment available. Open daily 1 - 3pm.

Boulder creek golf & country club

Water SPortS
chardonnay ii sailing charters

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 pg. 26. 401 Upper Park Road, Santa Cruz Phone: 831.423.7214, www.delaveagagolf.com 18-hole championship golf course. Full-service golf shop, restaurant, cocktail lounge and night-lighted driving range. Open daily, dawn to dusk. See ad pg. 26.

Fishing & Boating
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 pg. 16. 100 Loch Lomond Way, Felton Phone: 831.335.7424, www.cityofsantacruz.com 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. - 2nd week of Oct., 7am - 6pm.

Delaveaga golf course & Driving range

loch lomond recreation area

pasatiempo golf club

20 Clubhouse Road, Santa Cruz, Phone: 831.459.9155 www.pasatiempo.com Pasatiempo Golf Club is located in Santa Cruz, and many of its holes offer spectacular views of Monterey Bay. Open 364 days a year. Closed Christmas Day. See ad pg. 54.

santa cruz harbor

pinto lake Disc golf course

Pinto Lake County Park, 757 Green Valley Road Watsonville, Phone: 831.454.7956, www.scparks.com Disc golf is the newest attraction at Pinto Lake County Park. Daily, dawn to dusk.

135 5th Avenue, Santa Cruz Phone: 831.475.6161, www.santacruzharbor.org Full-service marina: 1,200 boats, launch ramp, fuel pier, charter boats, fishing and whale watching, restaurants & beach. Harbor office open daily 9am - 5pm. See ad pg. 50. Beach St., Santa Cruz Phone: 831.420.6025, www.santacruzwharf.com Within the sanctuary waters of northern Monterey Bay, the Wharf is home to restaurants, gift shops & activities for all. Open daily to the public 5am - 2am. See ad pgs 14-15.

ramsay park

santa cruz wharf

1301 Main Street, Watsonville, Phone: 831.768.3240 www.watsonvillerec.com

Skateboarding
Derby park
Woodland Way, Santa Cruz, Phone: 831.420.5270 www.santacruzparksandrec.com One of the nation’s oldest public skate parks, open turf area, picnic area with BBQ’s, play equipment, and tennis courts. Open daily, sunrise to sunset. 8500 Highway 9, Ben Lomond, Phone: 831.454.7956, 831.454.7940, www.scparks.com A state-of-the-art, 8,500 square-foot structure, with both street- and bowl-style elements, plus a separate beginners’ area. Open daily, 9am - sunset.

Land SPortS

stagnaro whale watching & fishing tours

Bicycling

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

Depot park Bike park

Jim Keeffe skate park at highlands county park

500 7th Ave, Santa Cruz, Phone: 831.427.0230, 800.979.3370, www.stagnaros.com Year-round whale and dolphin tours, plus deep sea fishing for all ages. Trips and tours are arranged for both public & private outings. Groups from 1 to 63 aboard Monterey Bay’s newest passenger yacht. Open daily, 9am - 5pm.

epicenter cycling/shuttle smith adventures

Water Activities

8035 Soquel Drive, Aptos, Phone: 831.662.8100, 831.234.3383, www.shuttlesmithadventures.com Mountain bike adventures in Santa Cruz. Ride down through majestic redwoods to the ocean. Enjoy the awesome views of Monterey Bay. Shuttle to the top of Nisene Marks State Park in Aptos. Open Daily.

club ed international surf school, camps & rentals, inc.

Ken wormhoudt skate park at Mike fox park

Bowling

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.

115 Cliff Street, Santa Cruz, Phone: 831.426.3324 www.boardwalkbowl.com Family bowling center with restaurant, bar & oceanview patio. Birthday parties, Atomic Bowling, live music and karaoke. Open daily, year-round. Forty Thieves at George Washington Picnic Area, Santa Cruz, Phone: 831.420.5270 www.santacruzparksandrec.com Situated in a lovely grove with picnic tables, BBQs (first come, first served) & parking, 2 courts available for drop-in play or by reservation. Daily 9am - sunset.

Boardwalk Bowl

ramsay park skypark

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 Learn with the Surf Coach Professionals. We guarantee you will surf in the safest and most fun environment possible. Rentals & lessons daily year round. Learn with the best, ignore all the rest. Open daily 8am - 6pm, spring - fall. By appointment only in winter. See ad pg. 50.

1301 Main Street, Watsonville, Phone: 831.768.3240 www.watsonvillerec.com 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.

covewater stand up paddle

Bocce Ball courts at Delaveaga park

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 pg. 46.

Skydiving
skydive surf city
160 Aviation Way, Watsonville Phone: 831.435.5169, www.skydivesurfcity.com See the Bay a different way: do your first skydive with the only skydiving operator in Santa Cruz County

Kayak connection

santa cruz lawn Bowling club

San Lorenzo Park, 137 Dakota St., Santa Cruz Phone: 831.420.5270, 408.353.1587

413 Lake Avenue #103, Santa Cruz Phone: 831.479.1121, 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 pg. 50.

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