Santa Cruz Mountains Visitor Guide

18/07/2024

Summer festival season continues in the Santa Cruz Mountains with the KBCZ 89.3FM Boulder Creek Community Radio annual music festival at Junction Park Swimming Hole located on Middleton Avenue, downtown Historic Downtown Boulder Creek.

11/07/2024

Another gorgeous weekend in the Santa Cruz Mountains and down along the cooler Monterey Bay coastline. The San Lorenzo Valley Post puts together a nice list of music events at venues throughout Santa Cruz County. 🎶🌲🏖️

10/07/2024

Close-up video of a bright yellow banana slug moving over a rock on the bank of Pescadero Creek.
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08/07/2024

Join docent naturalists on a shady hike through ferns, wildflowers, Douglas fir and redwood trees in El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve on Thursday, July 25 from 9am to 1pm.
As you follow the trail, you'll see firsthand how Measure AA funding helped protect the watershed and improve several of the trails. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3zHx3mR

As the summer heats up, the mighty redwoods can help you stay cool. Join docent naturalists on a shady hike through ferns, wildflowers, Douglas fir and redwood trees in El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve on Thursday, July 25th.

As you follow the trail, you'll see firsthand how Measure AA funding helped protect the watershed and improve several of the trails. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3zHx3mR

08/07/2024

Join docent naturalists on a shady hike through ferns, wildflowers, Douglas fir and redwood trees in El Corte de Madera Creek Preserve on Thursday, July 25 from 9am to 1pm. You'll see how Measure AA funding helped protect the watershed and improve several of the trails. Learn more...

July 25, 20249:00 am - 1:00 pm El Corte de Madera Creek PreserveApproximate Total Miles 5.5Image HikeEscape the heat of the summer on this Trail Trek, an exercise-focused hike in the redwood forest. Join Docent Naturalists Nancy Weintraub, Nick Yatsko, and Jumana Latif on this moderately-paced explo...

05/07/2024

The Sempervirens Fund land trust launched a new program last week that provides detailed guides to five trails in the Santa Cruz Mountains with suggested activities to promote health and wellness as you walk each trail.

The Sempervirens Fund land trust launched a new program last week that provides detailed guides to five trails in the Santa Cruz Mountains with suggested activities to promote health and

04/07/2024

July events in the San Lorenzo Valley from San Lorenzo Valley Chamber of Commerce

4th of JulyBoulder Creek Volunteer Fire Department Annual 4th of July Pancake Breakfast. 7am to noon. Enjoy pancakes (original, blueberry & chocolate chip), eggs, sausage, fruit, coffee, and juice. 13230 Hwy 9 in Boulder Creek. Event detailsDowntown Boulder Creek 4th of July Parade and Block Party W...

04/07/2024

Here's the roundup of 4th of July events and live music in the Santa Cruz Mountains and around the Santa Cruz area from the San Lorenzo Valley Post.

04/07/2024

Ready for 4th of July celebrations in Historic Downtown Boulder Creek! Here are some fun activities to check out in the Santa Cruz Mountains: https://slvpost.com/events/

28/06/2024

Sempervirens Fund launches Trail Prescription Program

The program helps people connect with nature to boost their health and wellness

The Sempervirens Fund land trust has launched its Trails Prescription Program or Trails Rx, which provides a guide of relatively easy hikes in different areas of the Santa Cruz Mountains that were …

27/06/2024

Where to catch live music in the Santa Cruz Mountains and Santa Cruz County this weekend, June 27 through June 30.

17/06/2024

Coming up at Roaring Camp Railroads: Moonlight Steam Train Dinner Party 🚂🌙 Hearty BBQ dinner followed by a leisurely train ride aboard vintage railway cars. More information and to reserve your seat: roaringcamp.com/events

14/06/2024

Heading to the Santa Cruz Mountains for Father's Day? The San Lorenzo Valley Post has released their weekend roundup of live music, festivals, and entertainment. 🎸🌿🌻

13/06/2024

Santa Cruz Mountains locals capture bigfoot on film hanging around the gourmet burger place just north of Historic Downtown Boulder Creek!

Don't hide from your hunger! Squatch your appetite!Head on down to The Sawmill conveniently located in Boulder Creek, California.

13/06/2024

Spend a magical day at Castle Rock State Park in the Santa Cruz Mountains! 🌲 Hike through towering redwoods, scramble over rock formations, and soak in breathtaking panoramic views. If you haven't been, put it on your bucket list ASAP!

Park details at https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=538

13/06/2024

The next time you're traveling through the Santa Cruz Mountains, keep your eyes open for the Felton Heart Rock, located on Highway 9 south of the main entrance to Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park and past the historic Toll House on your way to Santa Cruz. The San Lorenzo Valley Post grabbed a great shot of the latest artwork. The rock has been painted lovingly by countless unknown artists over the years.

The famous Heart Rock on Highway 9 just south of downtown Felton is sporting a new paint job this June! Mary Andersen from the San Lorenzo Valley Post snapped the photo. Follow the Felton Heart Rock page for a fun look back at all the colorful faces this heart-shaped rock has worn over the years. Maybe you have a photo of the Heart Rock to share!

07/06/2024

Antique motorcar buffs will enjoy this spectacle in the Santa Cruz Mountains this weekend as dozens of 100-year old vehicles make their way through Boulder Creek, Brookdale, Ben Lomond, Felton and then over the Bonny Doon summit to the Davenport coast, though Pescadero and La Honda!

On Sunday, June 9th, the Santa Clara Valley Model T Ford Club hosts its 53rd Annual Endurance Run and Lowland Tour. Historic vehicles called “Speedsters” and other vintage motorcars from 1900-1945 will rally through the mountain and coastal towns of Boulder Creek, Brookdale, Ben Lomond, Felton, ...

07/06/2024

Here's the list of live music in the Santa Cruz Mountains and around the greater Santa Cruz area if you're heading our way for a visit this weekend!

Live music Santa Cruz! Check out the weekend roundup of concerts, shows, dances, and festivals. Easy at-a-glance quick reference music guide.

31/05/2024

The Redwood Mountain Faire weekend-long music and art festival 🍻🎶🎸🎻🎵🌻this Saturday & Sunday, June 1st & 2nd at Roaring Camp Railroads in Felton, Santa Cruz Mountains, California. Read more about the festival from the San Lorenzo Valley Post: https://slvpost.com/redwood-mountain-faire-santa-cruz-mountains-legacy/

23/05/2024

The San Lorenzo Valley Post puts together a roundup of live music for the greater Santa Cruz area every weekend. Here's what's happening in the Santa Cruz Mountains and nearby for the Memorial Day weekend.

21/05/2024

Santa Cruz Mountains State Parks parks are participating in this opportunity for veterans this Memorial Day, Monday May 27, 2024.

18/05/2024

Open Studios Santa Cruz Mountains happens this weekend, May 18 & 19 along the Highway 9 corridor. 👩‍🎨🖌️🖼️🎨

Twenty-six artists from Felton to Boulder Creek have their work on display for one weekend only, May 18 & 19 from 11am to 5pm in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Look for the bright pink signs to guide you along the Highway 9 corridor. 👩‍🎨🖌️🖼️🎨



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Santa Cruz Mountains Visitor Guide

17/05/2024

Late afternoon wildflowers near the overlook at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, accessible from Graham Hill Road, Felton.

Now's the time to get outside!

15/05/2024

Music lovers make plans to spend the first weekend of June in the Santa Cruz Mountains for the festival that marks the beginning of summer here: Redwood Mountain Faire! 🌄 This easy going family friendly gathering fills the meadow at Roaring Camp Railroads with live music, craft vendors, kids activities, delicious and plentiful food and beverages. All in benefit of local nonprofit organizations. 🚂 🎶

Two days, multiple bands on three stages! Tix: redwoodmountainfaire.com

14/05/2024

Coming up at Wrights Station Vineyard & Winery: Father’s Day Oyster Weekend, Saturday, June 15 & Sunday, June 16 | 12pm - 5pm. Wrights Station Winery, 24250 Loma Prieta Ave., Los Gatos. Parker from Bill The Oyster Man onsite shucking oysters from 12pm – 4pm (or until oysters run out!) on Saturday and Sunday. Wine Tasting reservations encouraged.

Oyster Weekend & Father's Day DATE Saturday, June 15th and Sunday June 16th TIME 12:00-5:0012:00-4:00 Oysters (or until they sell out!) LOCATION Open to the Public Tastings, Wine by the Glass and Wine by the bottle Available Oysters Sold Separately Reservations Recommended Reservations Available in....

11/05/2024

Heading to the Santa Cruz Mountains for Mother's Day weekend you'll find live music at Felton Music Hall, Henflings of Ben Lomond, Joe's Bar, The Sawmill Restaurant & Ale House, Silver Mountain Vineyards, Steel Bonnet Brewing Company, and many more. Here's a list of music events for every taste from the San Lorenzo Valley Post:

The weekend roundup of live music, concerts, and shows for the Santa Cruz area. Easy at-a-glance quick reference music guide.

09/05/2024

Monterey Bay Iris Society presents their annual flower show Mother's Day weekend at London Nelson Community Center, 301 Center St., Santa Cruz. Open 1:00 to 6:00 pm on Saturday and 11:00 am until 5:00 pm on Sunday. Admission is free.

More info: montereybayiris.org