the nature-worshiping, fun-loving adventurer’s guide
Parks & Recreation
Possibly the ultimate Santa Cruz beach.
Just steps from cafes and nightlife.
The beach with the concrete ship pier.
A big bowl of coldwater love on the Eastside.
A rock climbing playground near the summit.
Pretty places to pedal.
Dramatic beauty an hour away.
If you've got just one day, this is the place.
The call of the wild inside city limits.
The magic and power of waves and rocks.
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