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35 of the freshest, extra virgin, first cold extracted olive oils from around the world and 25 balsamic vinegars from Modena, Italy. Open Mon. - Thurs. 11am - 7pm, Fri. & Sat. 11am - 9pm, Sun. 12 - 5pm. See ad pg. 18.

in summer. Portions available to rent for weddings, corporate beach parties. Open sunrise to 10pm.

sunset state Beach

Manresa state Beach

the village Mouse

201 Capitola Avenue, Capitola, Phone: 831.476.7566 The Village Mouse is a very unique gift shop specializing in collectable items, hand-made gifts & Christmas all year long! Open daily, 10am - 6pm. See ad pg. 49.

1445 San Andreas Road, Watsonville Phone: 831.724.3750, www.thatsmypark.org Enjoy the surf, sand & sun. Restrooms, outdoor showers available. Parking fees - self-registration every day. Open 8 am to 1/2 hour after sunset.

Manresa state Beach - uplands

201 Sunset Beach Road, Watsonville Phone: 831.763.7063, 800.444.7275 (Reservations) www.thatsmypark.org Tent and RV camping - no RV hookups. Day use restrooms, picnic tables, BBQs, outdoor showers. Use fees - self-registration every day. Day use open daily 8am to 1/2 hour after sunset. Campground open yearround (reservations recommended).

Spas

the spa at chaminade

One Chaminade Lane, Santa Cruz Phone: 831.475.5600, 800.283.6569 www.chaminade.com The Spa at Chaminade sits high on a bluff overlooking a striking view of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Open Mon. Fri. 10am - 8pm, Sat. & Sun. 9am - 8pm. See ad pg. 1.

205 Manresa Uplands Road, Watsonville, Phone: 831.761.1795, 800.444.7275 (Reservations) www.thatsmypark.org This beautiful beach offers surf fishing, surfing and other beach recreation. Walk-in tent camping, day-use restrooms. Day use open daily 8am - 1/2 hour after sunset. Campground open May 15 - Oct. 31.

twin lakes state Beach

East Cliff Dr. at 7th Ave., Santa Cruz Phone: 831.427.4868, www.thatsmypark.org One of the area’s warmest beaches. Good location for birdwatching. Outdoor showers and restrooms are available. Open daily 6am - 10pm.

waddell creek/rancho del oso

Moran lake park

suDzzz eco-friendly lil’ Day spa

1221 Old San Jose Road, Soquel Phone: 831.476.2662, www.sudzzz.com A little hidden treasure in a warm & cozy lil’ cottage on the Soquel Farm with a beautiful, rustic countryside setting a mile from Soquel Village in Soquel, CA. Open Tues. - Fri. 10am - 6pm, Sat. 9am - 3pm. See ad pg. 48.

2700 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz Phone: 831.454.7956, www.scparks.com This 9.2 acre regional park provides beach access, picnicking, surfing and fishing. Open sunrise to sunset.

natural Bridges state Beach

Hwy. 1, eight miles north of Davenport, Santa Cruz County, Phone: 831.425.1218 www.thatsmypark.org Windy beach precludes sunbathing much of the year but attracts surfers, hang gliders, windsurfers & tidepool explorers. Spectacular cliffs, Nature Center. Open sunrise to sunset.

tea house spa

2531 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz Phone: 831.423.4609, www.thatsmypark.org Monarch butterflies Oct. - Jan. Visitor Center. Beach has tidepools and a natural arch. Open 8am to sunset.

Parks & Reserves
anna Jean cummings park
461 Old San Jose Road, Soquel Phone: 831.454.7956, www.scparks.com Community park with playground, picnic area, soccer, baseball fields and a unique public art installation. Open sunrise to sunset or by reservation.

112 Elm Street, Santa Cruz Phone: 831.426.9700, www.teahousespa.com Hidden in Downtown Santa Cruz is a garden of timber bamboo, waterfalls & serenity. Rooms with pristine hot tubs await you. Open daily, 11am - midnight.

new Brighton state Beach

well within spa

1500 Park Avenue, Capitola, Phone: 831.464.6329, Reservations: 800.444.7275 www.thatsmypark.org Beach and campground open all year. Day-use fee $10. Campsites $35-$50. Camping by reservation only. Visitor Center. Open daily, 8am - sunset.

año nuevo state park

417 Cedar Street, Santa Cruz, Phone: 831.458.9355 www.wellwithinspa.com Offering private hot tub & sauna rooms overlooking a Japanese garden, professional massage therapy and skin & body care since 1985. Open daily, 10am - 11pm. See ad pg. 20.

palm state Beach

2660 Beach Road, Watsonville Phone: 831.763.7063, www.thatsmypark.org Picnic tables, BBQs, restrooms, outdoor showers. Parking fees - self-registration every day. Open daily 8am - 1/2 hour after sunset.

Located north of Davenport, off Hwy 1, Davenport Phone: 650.879.2025, 650.879.0227 www.thatsmypark.org Naturalist-led tours venture into elephant seal breeding rookery Dec. 15 - Mar. 31. For reservations call 800.444.4445. Seals present year-round. Access by permit. Open daily 8am - sunset.

BeacheS and ParkS

pleasure point Beach

aptos village county park

Beaches

The Esplanade, Capitola, Phone: 831.475.6522 www.capitolasoquelchamber.com Located in Capitola Village along the famous Esplanade, lined with shops and restaurants. Walk along the beach. Open sunrise to sunset.

capitola Beach

East Cliff Dr. and Pleasure Point Dr., Santa Cruz Phone: 831.454.7956 www.scparks.com This coastal access point is a popular Santa Cruz surf spot. Open sunrise to sunset.

100 Aptos Creek Rd., Aptos Phone: 831.454.7956, www.scparks.com Creekside park perfect for weddings, receptions, business picnics, private parties or meetings. Open sunrise to sunset or by reservation.

rio Del Mar Beach

Davenport landing Beach access

Rio Del Mar Blvd., Aptos Phone: 831.685.6500, www.thatsmypark.org A wide strip of clean sand. Dogs allowed on leashes. Lifeguards in the summer. Day-use fee for platform area. Open 8am to sunset.

Ben lomond park

9525 Mill Street, Ben Lomond Phone: 831.454.7956, www.scparks.com A historical riverside park with picnic area, playground, basketball court and nature area. Open sunrise to sunset.

Davenport Landing, Davenport Phone: 831.454.7956, www.scparks.com This protected cove is the original site of Davenport, a once thriving whaling town. Wheelchair accessible restrooms. Open sunrise to sunset.

santa cruz harbor Beach

east cliff coastal access points

12th Ave. to 41st Ave., Live Oak Phone: 831.454.7956, www.scparks.com All of the points offer beach access from locations along East Cliff Drive. Open daily, sunrise to sunset.

5th Ave. at East Cliff Dr., Santa Cruz Phone: 831.475.6161, www.santacruzharbor.org A beautiful beach adjacent to Santa Cruz Harbor and Twin Lakes State Beach. It has volleyball courts, catamaran storage and restaurants & shops located nearby. Harbor office open daily 9am - 5pm. East Cliff Dr. at Seabright Avenue, Santa Cruz Phone: 831.427.4868, www.thatsmypark.org A long sandy beach between the Boardwalk and the Santa Cruz Harbor. Fire rings available. Dogs permitted on leashes. Restrooms and outdoor showers. Open daily 6am - 10pm. 201 State Park Dr., Aptos, Phone: 831.685.6500, 800.444.7275 (Reservations) www.thatsmypark.org This long stretch of sand has accessible facilities including picnic areas, an interpretive center and RV camping. Day-use fee. Camping reservations suggested. Open daily 8am - sunset.

Big Basin redwoods state park

21600 Big Basin Hwy, Boulder Creek Phone: 831.338.8860, 800.444.7275 (Camping reservations), www.thatsmypark.org Features 2,000 year-old redwoods over 80 miles of trails. Guided walks available. Leashed dogs allowed on paved roads only. Open sunrise to sunset.

seabright Beach

castle rock state park

greyhound rock Beach

Hwy. 1 North of Davenport, Santa Cruz County Phone: 831.454.7956, www.scparks.com Park offers coastal access, fishing, tidal pools, nature trails and family picnic area. Open sunrise to sunset.

15000 Skyline Blvd., Los Gatos, Phone: 408.867.2952, 831.338.8861 (Backpacking Reservations) www.thatsmypark.org Features 5,242 acres of parkland, 35 miles of hiking trails, two backpacking campgrounds and some equestrian trails. No dogs. Open 6am to sunset.

seacliff state Beach

Depot park

Main Beach/cowell Beach

Beach Street, Santa Cruz, Phone: 831.420.5270 www.santacruzparksandrec.com Santa Cruz invites sun worshippers to play volleyball, swim, surf or stroll along the sandy beach. Lifeguards

119 Center St., Santa Cruz, Phone: 831.420.5270 www.santacruzparksandrec.com Large plaza area, playground, synthetic turf soccer/ athletic field. Open daily, sunrise to sunset, soccer field open 9am - sunset unless reserved.

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