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Santa Cruz County is lled with beaches, forests and outdoor spaces galore. From West Cliff Drive to the almost unlimited acres of redwood forests and hiking trails in Big Basin and Henry Cowell State Parks, all are great places to work off excess energy and to relax and enjoy the scenery.
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center. Twenty years after its designation as one of the nation’s largest marine sanctuaries, a new state-of-the art visitor center opened July 23rd, 2012. Overlooking
the ocean, the Sanctuary Exploration Center is located in the heart of the
Santa Cruz’s famed beach area just steps away from the city’s Municipal Wharf.
The center features engaging interactive and multi-media exhibits to help visitors explore the sanctuary’s remarkable marine environment, as well as their personal
role in protecting this special underwater treasure.
Ano Nuevo State Reserve:
Take a self-guided walk to watch these massive sea mammals cavort along the shore. Visit the bookstore and interpretive center. Open 8am to sunset. 23 miles north of Santa Cruz, Highway 1.
(800)444-4445. parks.ca.gov.
mystery Spot: At the Mystery Spot
the laws of physics do not apply: balls roll uphill, and gravity appears to be de ed. It’s called the mystery spot for a good reason! Located in a Santa Cruz redwood forest. Call for tickets:
(831)429-9555. mysteryspot.com.
Wilder Ranch: Take a trip back to
the late 1800s to a dairy farm that has
a restored Victorian House, barns and a historic adobe. Tours and living history demonstrations explore the history of early ranchers and farmers. Two miles north of Santa Cruz on Highway 1. (831)426-0505.
Kianti’s Pizza & Pasta Bar:
Watch the award-winning pizza chefs as they spin flaming pizza pies over their heads on Friday and Saturday nights! This
great Italian fare can be enjoyed indoors or outside on the heated patio. Also, near the entrance to the Santa Cruz Wharf. 1100 Paci c Avenue, Downtown Santa Cruz. (831)469-4400. kiantis.com. mount Hermon Adventures Redwood Canopy Tours: Bring your family on an amazing Zip Line tour through the Redwoods at Mount Hermon. Join our world-class naturalist guides on this 2 hour educational eco-tour including 6 breath taking zip lines and 2 amazing sky bridges.
Santa Cruz Flea market:
This friendly open air market offers fresh produce, antiques, new and used items, on-site food and more. Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday, year-round, with free parking.
(831)462-4442. scgoodwill.org.
Santa Cruz Roller Palladium:
Keeping Santa Cruz rolling for over 63 years. A great place for healthy family fun on eight wheels. (831)423-0844.
1606 Seabright Ave, Santa Cruz.
Seymour marine Discovery Center: Touch a friendly shark, see how marine scientists work, marvel
at a whale of a skeleton. Dive into the adventure of ocean research! Exhibit hall, aquarium, touch pools, tours, and incredible views. West side of Santa Cruz at the end of Delaware Ave. (831) 459- 3800. http://seymourcenter.ucsc.edu.
Gizdich Ranch: Come and pick your own berries from May through August and pick apples in Fall. You can watch apple pressing on Saturdays. Visit this fourth generation ranch for a fun- lled, outdoor excursion.
(831)722-1056. gizdich-ranch.com.
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Family Fun
SUMMER | 2016 13
ExhiBiT hAll
think like a scientist
AqUARiUM
touch a shark, see an octopus
TOUCh POOlS
sea urchins, sea stars
TOURS
4 times a day
OCEAN DiSCOvERY ShOP
At the end of Delaware Ave., past Natural Bridges State Beach, 10 min. from the Boardwalk
SEYMOUR CENTER
part of Long Marine Lab UC Santa Cruz
100 Shaffer Road
Santa Cruz, CA 95060 seymourcenter.ucsc.edu 831.459.3800
Tuesday-Sunday—10am - 5pm Monday—closed (Open Mondays in summer)