Area Activities

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• Actors Theater in Santa Cruz
• Santa Cruz Ballet Theater
• Cabrillo Music Festival in nearby Aptos
• University of California Santa Cruz Dickens Project
• Esperanza Del Valle - Mexican folklorico dance
• Mountain Community Theater
• New Music Works - contemporary concert series
• New Pickle Circus
• Open Studios - local artists display their work over 3 weekends in October
• Santa Cruz Baroque Festival
• Santa Cruz Chamber Players - local musicians
• Santa Cruz Symphony - year-round performances
• Santa Cruz Dance Gallery - classes and performances
• Shakespeare Santa Cruz Festival - indoor and outdoor performances

Amusement Parks:

• Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - outdoor amusement park with free admission
• Monterey Bay Aquarium - educational marine museum and sanctuary

Bakeries:

• Gayles Bakery - famous desserts and deli in nearby Capitola

Beaches: Click to see Beach Bungalow beaches

Bicycling:

• Along East Cliff drive...Start right in front of Beach Bungalow!
• West Cliff Drive and Natural Bridges State Park in Santa Cruz
• Big Basin Redwoods State Park in Boulder Creek
• Castle Rock State Park
• Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park in Felton
• New Brighten State Beach Park in Capitola
• Forest of Nisene Marks State Park in nearby Aptos
• The Bicycle Shop of Santa Cruz 831-454-0909
• Armadillo Cyclery 831-426-7299
• Cruiser King 831-477-1288
• Elecrtic Sierra Cycles 831-425-1593
• Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation (Bicycles) 831-460-3200

Boating: Click to see Beach Bungalow water sports

Bowling:

• Boardwalk Bowl (Surf Bowl)
• Cabrillo Lanes

Breweries:

• Seabright Brewery
• Santa Cruz Brewing Company and Front Street Pub

Car Racing:

• Watsonville Speedway 831-462-6160

Dining:

• Al Dente (Italian)
• Aldo's Harbor (Italian)
• Bella Rosa (Continental)
• Cafe Sparrow (Country French)
• Cafe Rio (Seafood)
• Caffe Lido (Italian)
• Casablanca (Continental)
• Chez Rene (French, Italian, Californian blend)
• Clouds (Continental)
• Crow's Nest (Seafood)
• Dharmas Natural Foods (Vegetarian)
• El Palomar (Mexican)
• Gabriella (Italian)
• Ideal Bar & Grill (Seafood)
• Margaritaville (Mexican)
• Palapas (Mexican)
• Pink Godzilla Sushi (Japanese)
• Shadowbrook (California)
• Stagnero's at the Wharf (Seafood)
• Zoccoli's Pasta House (Italian)

Events:

• Capitola Art and Wine Festival
• Begonia Festival

Fishing: Click to Beach Bungalow water sports

Golf:

• Pasatiempo Golf Club in Santa Cruz - rated as one of Americas top 100
• De Lavega in Santa Cruz - mountain top course with low green fees and lighted driving range
• Boulder Creek Golf and Country Club - located in the Santa Cruz mountains, par 65 course
• Aptos Seascape in nearby Aptos
• Valley Gardens in nearby Scotts Valley - 9 hole course
• Pebble Beach Golf Course - 45 minutes from Beach Bungalow

Hiking:

• Wilder Ranch State Park - miles of hiking and biking trails on 3,600 acres
• Big Basin Redwoods State Park - nature walks over 80 miles of trails
• Henry Cowell State Park - home of the coastal redwoods with miles of trails
• Forest of Nisene Marks - redwood lines trails to hike or bike
• Loch Lomond Recreation Area - fresh water fishing on lake with row boats available
• Natural Bridges State Park - eucalyptus groves winter home to the Monarch Butterfly
• Ano Nuevo State Reserve - hike through the sand to see the elephant seals

Horseback Riding:

• Redwood Riding Adventures in Felton 831-335-1334
• Castle Rock State Park in the Santa Cruz Mountains
• Rancho de Oso State Park in Davenport

Kayaking: Click to see Beach Bungalow water sports

Museums and Galleries:

• Art Museum of Santa Cruz - tours, lectures, workshops
• Cabrillo Art Gallery - revolving exhibits from local artists
• Capitola Historical Museum
• Davenport Jail Museum - 1914 county jail
• Evergreen Historical Cemetery in Santa Cruz
• McPherson Center for Art and History in downtown Santa Cruz
• Mission Santa Cruz
• Santa Cruz City Museum of Natural History on East Cliff Drive
• Santa Cruz Mission State Historical Park - restoration of Native American living quarters
• Santa Cruz Surfing Museum

Night Clubs:

• Catalyst in downtown Santa Cruz
• Crow's Nest at the Yacht Harbor
• Margaritaville in the town of Capitola

Rock Climbing:

• Pacific Edge Indoor Climbing Gym 831-454-9254

Sailing: Click to see Beach Bungalow water sports

Shopping:

• Capitola Shopping Mall
• Outdoor botique shopping in downtown Capitola
• Pacific Garden Mall in downtown Santa Cruz
• Antiquing at one of the many shops or the outdoor antique faire
• Gift boutiques at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
• Costco, Safeway, K-mart, and various grocery stores nearby

Sightseeing:

• Click to see Beach Bungalow beaches
• Giant Redwoods - by foot or by train
• Vineyards - over 40 small, mostly family-run wineries
• Bird Watching - more than 300 species make Santa Cruz County home
• Click to see Beach Bungalow whale watching
• Sea Lions at Ano Nuevo State Reserve - hike though the sand to see them up close
• Begonia Gardens
• Roaring Camp and Big Trees Railroad - ride the steam train through the redwoods
• University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum

Spas:

• Click to see Pleasure Point Inn Spa Packages & Services
• Heartwood Spas
• Kiva Retreat House
• Well Within

Surfing and Windsurfing: Click to see Beach Bungalow water sports

Tennis Courts:

• Harbor High School in Santa Cruz
• Santa Cruz High School
• Jade Street Park in Capitola
• Mike Fox Tennis & Roller Hockey Court in Santa Cruz
• Cabrillo College in nearby Aptos

Theaters:

• 41st Avenue Playhouse in Capitola
• Cinema 9
• Aptos Twin
• Nickelodeon in Santa Cruz
• Del Mar and Rio in downtown Santa Cruz

Whale Watching: Click to see Beach Bungalow water sports

Wineries:

Click to see list of local wineries

 

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