Santa Cruz is peppered with state parks and natural reserves throughout the county, which is part of the reason it’s such a wonderful place to visit and an even better place to live. For outdoor enthusiasts, Santa Cruz is nothing short of paradise. With hiking, biking, and walking trails that take you through forests, shaded […]
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Mission Santa Cruz: California’s 12th Mission
Mission Santa Cruz was founded in 1791 and was the 12th of the 21 Spanish Missions founded. Unfortunately, nothing remains of the original mission today, other than a crumbling wall. The rebuilt mission is now across the street from where the original was, and it was built in the 1930s based on a painting they had […]
The Giant Dipper: Pacific Coast Highway’s Most Famous Roller Coaster
Growing up, I was a huge fan of roller coasters. You could often find me at Magic Mountain riding everything they had to offer. As I have gotten older though, I don’t usually enjoy them as much as I did in my youth. That being said, an old historic wood coaster on the Santa Cruz […]
Wilder Ranch State Park and the Bluffs Trail in Santa Cruz
Located in the northern part of Santa Cruz, Wilder State Park has both great hiking and well-preserved history from the area. I went to check out both the history of the farm and the bluffs trail. It is a fun spot in Santa Cruz and here is all of the information. Details $10 to park […]
Natural Bridges State Beach: A Beach & A Sunset You Will Never Want To Leave
Oh Pacific Coast Highway, why are you so amazing? Natural Bridges State Beach is a small beach located 2 minutes off Highway 1 in Santa Cruz that holds a rock arch that would even put Pfieffer State Beach to shame. It is a majestic arch about 15 feet out in the water that beckons you to […]