Santa Cruz County Recreation and Amenities
Santa Cruz
- Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk – the West Coast’s oldest and last remaining seaside amusement park
- Main Beach/Cowell Beach – miles of sandy beaches located at foot of Boardwalk
- Steamer Lane – renowned surf spot with world-class waves and annual competitions
- Lighthouse Field State Beach – meandering trails along West Cliff Drive, surfing, picnicking, bird watching
- Santa Cruz Wharf – fishing, boat charters, dining, shopping
- Museums: Museum of Natural History; Surfing Museum, Museum of Art and History
- Harvey West Park – trails, swimming pool, ball fields, clubhouses, picnicking
- Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park – site of historic Mission Santa Cruz
- DeLaveaga Park – playing fields/courts, picnicking, golf, Frisbee golf
- Pasatiempo Golf Club – golf course and banquet facilities with spectacular views of Monterey Bay
- The Mystery Spot – popular tourist attraction with gravity-defying characteristics
- Natural Bridges – beach, tide pools, nature trails, Monarch butterfly preserve, Visitor Center
- Performing Arts: Shakespeare Santa Cruz; Cabrillo Music Festival; Santa Cruz Symphony; Civic Auditorium
- Roaring Camp Railroad – historic train ride through redwood forest
- Seymour Marine Discovery Center – working marine laboratory with exhibits, aquarium and Discovery shop
- Farmer's Markets – Downtown, Wednesdays 2:30 – 6:30 p.m. year-round; Westside Santa Cruz, Saturdays, 9 – 1 p.m. year-round
Live Oak
- Santa Cruz Yacht Harbor – sailing, kayaking, commercial fishing, boat charters, dining
- Santa Cruz Harbor Beach – swimming, beach activities, volleyball, dining
- Twin Lakes State Beach – swimming, beach activities, fire-rings. One of area’s warmest beaches
- Schwann Lake – bird watching
- Moran Lake Park – picnicking and coastal access
- Simpkins Family Swim Center – 4 pools, classes, community center
- Live Oak Library – craftsman-style building situated at edge of Corcoran Lagoon
- Farmer's Markets – Sundays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May through November
Capitola
- Capitola City Beach – swimming, surfing, volleyball, beach activities
- New Brighton State Beach – camping, picnicking, swimming, surfing, beach activities
- Capitola Wharf – fishing, boat rentals
- Capitola Museum – local history and artifacts
- Jade Street Park – sports, community hall, picnic area
- Capitola Theater for the Performing Arts – opera, cultural events
- 41st Avenue Playhouse – movie theater
- Capitola Mall – department store/chain store shopping
Seacliff
- Seacliff State Beach – swimming, RV camping, interpretive center, fishing, picnic areas
- Pier/Concrete Ship – fishing, bird watching
Rio del Mar & Seascape
- Rio del Mar Beach – 20 miles of dog-friendly wide sandy beaches; swimming, surfing, volleyball
- Seascape Resort – accommodation, conferences, weddings/events, dining, shopping
- Seascape Golf Club – golf, clubhouse, weddings and events
- Seascape Swim and Tennis Club – athletic club with tennis courts, pool and gym
- Hidden Beach
- Seascape Park
La Selva Beach
- La Selva Beach Library
- Manresa State Beach – fishing, swimming, camping, picnicking, surfing, junior ranger program
- Sunset State Beach – camping, swimming, picnicking, nature walks
- Santa Cruz/Monterey Bay KOA – camping, family activities
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