A panther is hidden in the golden cliffs at a beach about ten miles north of Santa Cruz. Perhaps you need a wild imagination (or perhaps …
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Kayaking in Elkhorn Slough
Have you ever dreamt of taking an African safari? From the safety of a jeep, you watch wide-eyed as a leopard silently stalks …
Santa Cruz Hikes: Fern Trail at Pogonip
Pogonip is a Native American word for river fog, a fittingly mystical name for such a magical place. This 640-acre green space in the middle …
Santa Cruz Brewery Breakdown
Microbreweries and taprooms in Santa Cruz have become almost as ubiquitous as Starbucks over the past two or three years. However, unlike …
Coming to Terms with the New Arana Gulch
The completion of the Arana Gulch multi-use trail project connecting Broadway and Brommer Streets has stirred up a lot of mixed feelings …
Santa Cruz Hikes: Land of Medicine Buddha
We ask all hikers to be courteous and to respect Land of Medicine Buddha and their guests attending retreats. Please note that day use hours …
Geology and Geocaching at Shark Fin Cove
Photo Credit: Steve Dunleavy A massive rock stands guard over a small cove full of geologic wonders just up the coast from Santa Cruz, only …
Davenport Landing Beach: For Surfers and Swingers
Are you into wild and rugged NorCal beaches but not so into roughing it down a sketchy cliffside? Looking for a spot you can tow a full …