the nature-worshiping, fun-loving adventurer’s guide
A 2.5-mile bike and pedestrian path skirting the cliffs.
Wander through marshes on this one-of-a-kind walk at Pescadero State Beach where nature is king.
Tough, compact, all-weather binocs
Possibly the ultimate Santa Cruz beach.
4.3 miles; 2 to 3 hours; strenuous, with an elevation gain of 1200 feet Pinnacles National Park
Dramatic volcanic spires and soaring California condors
The ultimate Santa Cruz wave.
World-class wildlife viewing.
A global birding destination on Monterey Bay.
Miles of empty beach in either direction.
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