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Aptos Certified Farmers Market
Cabrillo College, 6500 Soquel Drive, Aptos
Open year round on Saturdays 8:00 am to 12:00 pm.
Arboretum at UCSC
1156 High Street, UCSC, Santa Cruz
A world famous public garden. Plant collections from Australia, South Africa, New Zealand and California. Arboretum open daily 9:00 am to 5:00 pm (except Thanksgiving and Christmas).
Bamboo Giant
5601 Freedom Blvd, Aptos
20 acres of over 60 varieties of bamboo, 3 self-guided walking tours, free admission. Open daily 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Capitola Mall
41st Avenue, Capitola
Capitola Mall is the home to over 100 specialty stores and is anchored by Macy's, Gottschalks, Mervyn's and Sears. Open Monday to Friday 10:00 am to 9:00 pm, Saturday 10:00 am to 8:00 pm, and Sunday 11:00 am to 7:00 pm.
Capitola Village
The Esplanade, Capitola
An enchanting beachside village overlooking the Monterey Bay. Charming shops, restaurants, galleries and coffeehouses.
Capitola Wharf
1400 Wharf Road, Capitola
Public fishing pier with bait and tackle, rod and boat rentals, sailing charters and more.
Casino Arcade
400 Beach Street, Santa Cruz
More than 200 video and pinball games plus simulators and Laser Tag. Open daily except Christmas.
Chardonnay Sailing Charters
790 Mariner Park Way (Boat is at Dock FF), Santa Cruz
Chardonnay II is a 70-foot luxury sailing yacht located in Santa Cruz. Whale watching. Call (831) 423-1213 for more information.
Cocoanut Grove
400 Beach Street, Santa Cruz
Cocoanut Grove holds many year-round events, including Home & Garden Expos. Offers a picturesque setting for wedding receptions. Hours vary, open year round.
Downtown Management Corporation
Downtown, Santa Cruz
Downtown is the heart of Santa Cruz! It's also our spirit. Find it in boutiques, sidewalk cafes, galleries, cinemas and more!
Gizdich Ranch
55 Peckham Road, Watsonville
"Pik-Yor-Self" Berries and Apples. Open daily 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Monterey Bay Whale Watch
84 Fisherman's Wharf, Monterey
Year-round whale watching trips led by marine biologists. Call (831) 375-4658 for more information.
Mystery Spot
465 Mystery Spot Road, Santa Cruz
Open daily, Summer 9:00 am to 7:00 pm, Winter 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Neptune's Kingdom
400 Beach Street, Santa Cruz
Two-story, pirate-themed miniature golf with a full arcade and Barbary Coast Restaurant. Open year-round except Christmas.
Roaring Camp Railroads
Graham Hill Road at Roaring Camp Road, Felton
See a towering redwood forest from two historic railroads. Visit an 1880s logging camp, six miles North of Santa Cruz. Open 9:00 am to 5:00 pm most days.
Roses of Yesterday & Today
803 Brown's Valley Road, Watsonville
Display garden of old, rare, unusual and select modern roses. Picnic tables available. Open daily 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
400 Beach Street, Santa Cruz
The West Coast's only major seaside amusement park features more than 34 rides and attractions. Open daily from Memorial to Labor Day; weekends and holidays during fall, winter and spring.
Santa Cruz Community Farmers Market
Corner of Cedar and Lincoln Streets, Santa Cruz
Open year-round Wednesday 2:30 pm to 6:30 pm.
Santa Cruz Harbor
135 5th Avenue, Santa Cruz
Full-service marina: 1,200 boats, launch ramp, fuel pier, charter boats, fishing and whale watching, restaurants. Harbor office open daily 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.
Santa Cruz Wharf
Beach Street, Santa Cruz
Within the waters of northern Monterey Bay, the Wharf is home to 8 restaurants, 9 gift shops, and fishing charters. Open daily to the public 5:00 am to 2:00 am.
Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Lab
End of Delaware Avenue on the Westside, Santa Cruz
Exhibits, aquarium, the world's largest blue whale skeleton, touch tank, Ocean Discovery Shop, unsurpassed vistas. Open Tuesday to Saturday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, Sunday 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm, closed Monday.
Sierra Azul Nursery & Gardens
2660 East Lake Avenue (Hwy 152), across from County Fairgrounds, Watsonville
The nursery grows and sells an extensive unusual variety of plants for California's Mediterranean climate. Demo garden open daily 9:00 am to 5:30 pm.
Town Clock
North Pacific Avenue at Mission Street, Santa Cruz
The original 1899 clock was dismantled in 1964. The reconstructed clock was erected in 1976 for the Bicentennial. Open daily 8:00 am to 1:00 am.
University of California at Santa Cruz
1156 High Street, Santa Cruz
Beautiful 2,000 acre hilltop campus with panoramic ocean views. Arts, cultural and sporting events available nearly year-round.
Watsonville Certified Farmers Market
Downtown Watsonville Plaza, Watsonville
An enchanting farmers market with a "mercado" feel. Lots of wonderful produce and prepared foods. Open year-round 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm.
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