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September 25th. Consisting of a quick dip with
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ride up Highway 1 to Davenport and back and nishing up with a scenic jog along the coast, this race needs to be on every triathletes to-do list. santacruztriathlon.org
Eco Adventures
Redwood Canopy Tours is a two hour all-inclusive guided tour through the redwoods. It has six zip lines up to 440 feet long and two sky bridges at heights of up to 150 feet. Each tour of eight is led by two certi ed guides who share their ecological knowledge and bring the history of the Santa Cruz redwood forest to life. Open: Wed. to Sun. during the winter and daily during the spring, summer and fall. Located at Mount Hermon in the Scotts Valley area. Reservations: (831)430-4357, mounthermon.org/redwoods- canopy-tours.
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Maybe you like to stay off the roads and on the dirt. Head north out of town along a nice bike path to Wilder Ranch State Park for plenty of trail options. At Nisene Marks State Park in Aptos you can head in and up right past the epicenter of the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake.
Chardonnay II, a 70’ sailing vessel, offering a variety of cruises including sunset cruises, whale watching, eco-touring, wine tasting, brewmaster sails, astronomy interpretive sails, champagne brunch sails, and private party charters, too. All public sails have light refreshments. (831)423-1213, chardonnay.com.
O’Neill Yacht Charters operates a 65’ Catamaran providing a truly memorable experience for weddings, reunions, and corporate events. Private and public sails available for one-hour tours or longer. (831)475- 1561, oneillyachtcharters.com.
Fishing
Are you one of those folks that can’t even look at a large puddle without wondering if there are any sh
to catch in it? Well it goes with out saying that there are plenty of sh in our ocean waiting for you to throw your line in the water.
Stagnaro Sport Fishing, Charters & Whale Watching is owned by the Stagnaro family who also operate Gilda’s Restaurant on the Santa Cruz Wharf. Private or public trips available. For tickets (800)979- 3370 or stagnaros.com.
Capitola Boat & Bait rents boats, kayaks & shing poles. End of the Capitola Wharf, (831)462- 2208, capitolaboatandbait.com
Cycling
There is a good reason that the Amgen Tour of
California bicycle race has chosen Santa Cruz as a stage nishmanytimesandsomeofthebiggestnames 20 in the cycling industry call this area home. Whether
on or off the road there are many great places to ride in Santa Cruz County. From leg busting climbs ridden by the pros to rolling through the apple orchards of south county, the choices are yours for the riding. It does not take long to get out of town and away from traf c.
Maybe you like to stay off the roads and on the dirt. Head north out of town along a nice bike path to Wilder Ranch State Park for plenty of trail options. At Nisene Marks State Park in Aptos you can head in and up right past the epicenter of the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake.
Running & Triathlons
Do you enjoy lacing up the sneakers and heading out on a run with a couple thousand friends? Santa Cruz hosts a variety of races that you might enjoy. On July 24, 15,000 runners will take off on the 43rd edition of the Wharf to Wharf Run. wharftowharf.com. Start training now for the Surfers Path Marathon / Capitola 1⁄2 Marathon next spring. It will be here before you know it. lifestyleescapes.com.
The Ironman 70.3 Triathlon is on September 11th. It will be a long day of exercise for these hearty participants but a post race ride on the Boardwalks Giant Dipper roller coaster will make them forget all about the pain in their legs.
For over 30 years, the Santa Cruz Triathlon has been taking place on our streets. This years race is set to go
The 65’ Team O’Neill Catamaran is fun for the whole family!
WEEKEND SAIL TICKETS
$20 1-HOUR SAIL • $30 1.5-HOUR SAIL
SPECIAL EVENT SAILS ALL SUMMER
LIVE MUSIC • WINE & BEER TASTING • WEDNESDAY NIGHT REGATTA
Get your tickets today at
oneillyachtcharters.com (831) 818-3645
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