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On the shore of beautiful Monterey Bay, adjacent to the world-famous Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, the Cocoanut Grove's inviting facilities, expert event coordinators, and local gourmet caterers, will help make your special event a major success. Si... more
A great beach for beginner surfers. Cowell's is easily accessed by stairs off of West Cliff Drive or by surfers paddling out from the beach north of the wharf. Check out the current conditions at Cowell's. more
The park is named after Jose Vincente DeLaveaga, a businessman who lived during the mid to late 1800's. The area where DeLaveaga park now stands was the land was the site of his former vacation home. The land used to house many horse stables, exotic... more
All trans and trans-questioning individuals are welcome to come and share personal experiences in a safe and caring environment. more
Santa Cruz is situated on the northern edge of Monterey Bay, about 32 mi (51 km) south of San Jose and 75 mi (120 km) south of San Francisco... Santa Cruz is known for its moderate climate, the natural beauty of its coastline, redwood forests, alter... more
The Harvey West swimming pool also has a wading pool for the kids. more
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The Career of Hypnotherapy (and Skills for Other Professionals) Why investigate the career of Hypnotherapy, or official Hypnotherapy Certification? Enter the career of Hypnotherapy in Santa Cruz or add this powerful technology to your profe... more
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We provide unbiased dynamic Personal Finance Workshops that are engaging, fun and teach employees the tools they need to thrive in any economy, make better economic decisions and take more effective financial actions.  Financially confident e... more
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The Kids Dojo was founded in June 2009 by Rob Mylls, a Santa Cruz local, avid cyclist and former BMX, track and road racing champion.  Rob wanted to share his passion for riding while being able to teach his community about all things biking.... more
The University of California Observatories (UCO) is a Multi-Campus Research Unit of the University of California, with headquarters at the UC Santa Cruz campus. UCO operates on behalf of the astronomers at all ten UC campuses and is comprised of exte... more
Also known as Point Santa Cruz, this area forms the northern boundary of Monterey Bay. It is one of the last open headlands in any California urban area. Surfers, tourists, birds - including the rare black swift - and wintering monarch butterflies ar... more
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The Center's mission is to seek a balance between social, recreational and cultural services to the diverse communities of Santa Cruz. We strive to create a safe and welcoming environment accessible to all. more
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The Mystery Spot is an area about 150 feet in diameter located in the redwood forests just outside of Santa Cruz, California. Within the Mystery Spot you will be baffled as the laws of physics and gravity cease to exist. Discovered in 1939 and opene... more
Natural Bridges State Beach is world-renowned for its yearly migration of monarch butterflies. Visitors can see thousands during the butterflies’ peak season. The best time to see monarchs in the park is usually from mid-October to late January... more
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The Neoteric Renaissance School of Art creates a platform where people can study traditional art forms of realism in Figure Sculpture, Figure Drawing and Painting. We are located in an artist's campus, creating a new Renaissance with fellow artists a... more
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Park Hall, a building that has served the public of Ben Lomond and the San Lorenzo Valley for 97 years. The main room can hold 250 people. more
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Rescued Treasures resale shop helps to support the MISSION of PROJECT PURR, an all-volunteer feral cat advocacy 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Share the fun and unique eclectic vintage and contemporary donated items offered for resale to fund fera... more
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The Resource Center for Nonviolence, founded in 1976, is a peace and social justice organization dedicated to promoting the principles of nonviolent social change and enhancing the quality of life and human dignity. more
Overlooking the San Lorenzo River. Pedestrian bridge connecting to downtown and Pacific Avenue. Home to several special events. No dogs allowed. more
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Santa Cruz (/ˈsæntə ˈkruːz/, Spanish: Holy Cross) is the county seat and largest city of Santa Cruz County, California. As of 2013 the U.S. Census Bureau estimated Santa Cruz's population at 62,864. Situated on the northern... more
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The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, just east of the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf and a short walk from downtown Santa Cruz, has enjoyed over a century of storied summers. It’s one of only two remaining seaside amusement parks on the West Coast, with... more
The Santa Cruz Hub for Sustainable Living is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization based in Santa Cruz, CA, which supports skill-sharing, appropriate use of resources, and human-powered transportation. More a constellation of projects rather than a centr... more
The Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park sits atop Mission Hill offering a patio, gardens, and excellent views of the city.  The park features the only building left of the 12th California Mission, Misión la Exaltacion de la Santa Cruz,... more
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Features four rehearsal spaces that can be rented by the hour and are fully equipped with the gear necessary for a productive rehearsal. The rates range from $13.00 to $17.00 an hour, with a three hour minimum.  A half-hour for load-in and load-out i... more
Trip Experience: Excellent Wish tour was longer, would gladly do a tour that is 4-5 hours, LOVED it! Fun, Friendly tour guides. Only issue was booking the reservation, and GPS directions sent me in circles for almost an hour, just made scheduled tim... more
A long sandy beach between the Boardwalk and the Santa Cruz Harbor. Fire rings are available. Dogs are permitted on leash. more
Visit a working marine laboratory. Exhibit halls, aquarium, touch tanks, tours to marine mammal research overlook, Ocean Discovery Shop, and unsurpassed vistas of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. Hold a sea star - marvel at the world's lar... more
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Most people know the Catalyst primarily as a music venue, but Santa Cruz bar-goers know it's much more than that. Upstairs there's actually a solid dive bar with six pool tables, a jukebox, and even a few arcade games. The Catalyst is a classic ve... more
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The Nickelodeon is a open daily and features a unique mix of films.  You will find a couple Box Office releases, some independent movies, and on occasion, some old classics. In February 2002 Nickelodeon Theatres added the operation of the... more
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The Santa Cruz Surfing Museum is housed in the Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse at Lighthouse Point on West Cliff Drive. Overlooking internationally renowned surfing hotspot Steamer Lane, this little gem of a museum has photographs, surfboards, and ot... more
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UC Santa Cruz has about 15,000 students. Undergraduates pursue course work in over 60 majors, and graduate students work toward master's degrees, doctoral degrees, and graduate certificates in 32 academic fields. more
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Take a stroll through the lovely gardens with both native plants and plants from afar that are labeled for your enjoyment and education. The diverse collection represents more than 300 plant families at this research and teaching facility committed t... more
Join us every Sunday @ 10am for our celebration in Spirit to our Oneness with all of Creation. We are a metaphysical community, respectful of the many paths to the One Source of all Creation. Join us in love and devotion as we worship the Supre... more
UCSC opened in 1965 with 650 students. Forty-five years later, the campus is home to nearly 15,000 undergraduates and 1,500 graduate students. The University of California, Santa Cruz is committed to promoting and protecting an environment that v... more