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A Santa Cruz native’s list of must see places and must do activities. This is the official page for the Instagram account!

Check out this page for a photographic exploration of the Santa Cruz area.

12/09/2024

Sunset season in Santa Cruz is right around the corner. Where do you go to enjoy sunsets in Santa Cruz County?

11/16/2024

🌕 Full moon rising 🌕

The full moon is bringing King Tides to Santa Cruz County right now! Today the low will be just around 5pm when the sun is setting. This means an epic sunset and moon rise at the same time!

Where will you be tonight for this epic lunar event?

11/15/2024

Autumn walks in the Historic Downtown area of Santa Cruz 🍁 ✨

11/04/2024

Did you know that the best spots to find autumn colors in Santa Cruz County are the many estate wineries in the area?

Wineries with their own estate vineyards turn gorgeous colors as fall arrives, which makes them the perfect place to escape to for some wine tasting and leaf peeping!

Add these beautiful spots to your to visit this fall:

1.) : mountain hills covered in gorgeous vineyards with some of the best wine in the county!
2.) : walk through the vines after you taste your wine and take in sweeping views of the bay!
3.) : both the estate and their sash mill tasting room are immersed in gorgeous color!

What others spots are great for fall colors in Santa Cruz County?

10/09/2024

Open Studios South County is this weekend! Are you ready to get out and explore the creative artistry that makes Santa Cruz County so unique?

Just a few of the artists pictured here from both past and present Open Studios:

Will I see you at Open Studios this weekend?

10/07/2024

Redwoods on hot days keeps the worst of the heat away. Where do you escape the heat in Santa Cruz County?

10/03/2024

🍁 Autumn walks in Nisene Marks 🍁

09/29/2024

Happy National Coffee Day!

There are so many excellent coffee shops in Santa Cruz County to enjoy on National coffee day, so here’s a guide to a few of our favorites!

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Each spot is amazing and this list only begins to scratch the surface of the best coffees in Santa Cruz county. Also check out the awesome and for a few more not pictured here!

How many of these bucket list coffee spots have you checked of your ?

09/17/2024

🍂 Autumn is in the air 🍂

Fall is right around the corner in Santa Cruz County! What is your way to celebrate the autumn months?

08/09/2024

West Cliff scenes…

Would you rather be above on the cliffs with the Surfer dude or down below in the caves next to the crashing waves?

07/24/2024

Fall Creek in Felton is a must do hike that is perfect for the summer!
This hike features some really unique features you have to experience:
🥾 Historic Lime Kilns
🥾 Riverside Walking
🥾 River bridge crossings
🥾 Waterfalls
🥾 A hidden koi pond

Have you checked Fall Creek off of your bucket list yet?

06/28/2024

The magic of the Santa Cruz Mountains never fails to dazzle with its natural wonders. Which of these photos is the one you would choose to walk into right now if you could?

06/12/2024

California coastline colors come to life in the spring and summer here in Santa Cruz! Stop to enjoy the view and appreciate the small things that make this area so wonderful.

05/23/2024

Santa Cruz sunsets never disappoint. Here’s a guide to some of the best sunset spots in Santa Cruz County!

1.) West Cliff Drive - a coastal stretch lined with an accessible pathway that offers great benches and view points of ocean sunsets.
2.) Pleasure Point, East Cliff - another coastal stretch that pairs secret stairwells to great viewpoints and awesome coves like Rockview for excellent ocean sunsets
3.) The Davenport Cliffs - anywhere along highway 1 north of Santa Cruz has views from expansive beaches or towering cliffs to watch the sun set over the Pacific Ocean
4.) The Chaminade Terrace - has sweeping views of Santa Cruz from above where you can enjoy a drink, listen to live music, or dine with a great view
5.) The Santa Cruz Wharf - watching the sun set from out on the water is a great way to experience the sunset! The is a perfect spot to end your night!

What is your favorite spot to see the sunset in Santa Cruz?

05/22/2024

X marks the spot! Santa Cruz is the place to be and the summer season is just around the corner!

Where are you headed this summer?

05/14/2024

Misty mountain mornings in Santa Cruz County make for a magical adventure. Wander in what feels like an enchanted forest straight out of a fairytale in the Santa Cruz Mountains. All of the incredible Santa Cruz Mountain State Parks have great trails to experience the magic of summer fog inversions. Here are some of my favorite to add to your :

1.) - Castle Rock is high above the valley floor and offers sweeping views of the surrounding mountains. Sometime you can even be above the fog line which makes you feel like you’re floating on a cloud!
2.) .sp - Henry Cowell has endless trails to experience and so many different terrains to hike through.
3.) .sp - waterfalls to river hikes, Nisene Marks has it all!

Which park will you be hiking?

05/13/2024

Take a seat in the Santa Cruz Mountains.

Remember to enjoy the views along the journeys we take and appreciate the beauty of a moment. The rolling mountains make a sea of redwood trees in the Santa Cruz Mountains. This special place where the mountains join with the sky and the sea is truly a joy to visit. I will forever be grateful to have been born and raised right here in Santa Cruz.

Where do you like to stop and enjoy the moment in Santa Cruz?

05/12/2024

Sunny summer days ahead in Santa Cruz!

Where will you be spending your warm weekends in the upcoming months?

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Wildflower Guide to Santa Cruz county! There are so many places to visit in the area that are brimming with wildflowers in spring time that I cannot even begin to list them all! Here are a few of my favorites to check out this year: 1.) Coast Dairies State Beaches: this large expanse of cliffs and beaches is covered in flowers like poppies, yellow lupines, and mustard flowers. Any spot between Davenport and Santa Cruz is perfect for scenic super bloom viewing! 2.) West Cliff Drive: this classic stretch of iconic Santa Cruz coastline is full of poppies during the spring. Visit the lighthouse, view the @santacruzwharf and @beachboardwalk, and walk along wildflower covered cliffs in a centrally located spot! 3.) West Glenwood Open Space Preserve: this small park in Scotts Valley packs a big punch with astonishingly beautiful wildflowers every year. The west side is especially known for purple lupines! 4.) East Cliff Drive: this iconic surf spot on the east side has hillsides covered in poppies and mustard flowers. The perfect spot to watch the surf and enjoy wildflowers. 5.) East Glenwood Open Space Preserve: the East side of Scotts Valley’s great little park has a gorgeous pond full of blooming water lilies that make the perfect picnic spot in spring time! What is your favorite spot that you would add to the list? Always remember when wildflower viewing to respect the flowers and look without touching. By not picking or walking in wildflower fields we ensure that these gorgeous spring displays return every year. It can be tempting to frolic in the flowers but help preserve these natural spaces by sticking to trails. Please respect our natural spaces and recreate responsibly. As always, pack your trash and ensure the future of these wildflower blooms.

Winter time means spectacular sunsets in Santa Cruz! The sky transforms into cotton candy or deep colors of fire. Have a picnic at sunset or go tide pooling during sunset during the winter time to enjoy the best of winter skies here in Santa Cruz! What is your favorite sunset spot?