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Parks & Recreation

Quail Hollow Ranch

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Quail Hollow hikers entering a 'forbidden area' zone. Photo by Hilltromper.

This hidden gem is a hotbed of biodiversity.

New Brighton SB

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A premium campsite at New Brighton State Beach. Photo by Hilltromper.

Million-dollar views from a campground overlooking the bay.

Garden of Eden

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Your Mountain Dew moment awaits at this swimming hole a couple miles south of Felton. Photo by Molly Lautamo.

Idyllic river swimming in front of God and everyone.

Big Basin State Park

Cali's first state park is still one of the best.

Scott Creek

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Sometimes blowy, never crowded—that's the beauty of Scott Creek. Photo by Josh Hallett.

Free parking, no people and a pretty consistent right.

Manresa Upland Campground

Manresa Upland campground has some spectacular sites. Photo by Garrett McAuliffe.

One of California's most scenic.

Moore Creek Preserve

One of the great oak trees at Moore Creek Preserve, a little-known gem on the Santa Cruz Westside. Hilltromper photo.

Huge views and zero crowds.

Schwan Lake

Surrounded by eucalyptus and oak, Schwan Lagoon is home to egrets, cormorants and a host of other birds. Eric Ressler photo.

A hidden sanctuary for birders and dog lovers.

Seabright SB

Beautiful cloudscapes can often be seen from the Seabright shores. Photo by Molly Lautamo.

Sun and sand at one of Santa Cruz's favorite beaches.

Big Rock Hole

The mighty San Lorenzo River, home to several awesome swimming holes. Photo by Eric Ressler.

A sunny swimming hole on the San Lorenzo.

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