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...
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501 Upper Park Road
Santa Cruz
CA
95060
831.420.5270
http://www.cityofsantacruz.com/departments/parks-recreation/parks-beaches-and-open-spaces/community-parks/delaveaga-park
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326 Evergreen St
Santa Cruz
CA
95060
+1 831.420.5270
http://www.ci.santa-cruz.ca.us/pr/parksrec/parks/harvey.html
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The Harvey West swimming pool also has a wading pool for the kids.
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275 Harvey West Blvd
Santa Cruz
CA
95060
831 4206140
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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...
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701 West Cliff Drive
Santa Cruz
CA
95060
+1 831.420.5270
http://www.santacruzstateparks.org/parks/lighthouse/
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103 Emmet Street
Santa Cruz
CA
95060
+1 831.420.5270
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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...
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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...
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2531 West Cliff Drive
Santa Cruz
CA
95060
+1 831.423.4609
http://www.thatsmypark.org/cp-parks-beaches/natural-bridges-state-park/
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Overlooking the San Lorenzo River. Pedestrian bridge connecting to downtown and Pacific Avenue. Home to several special events. No dogs allowed.
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137 Dakota St.
Santa Cruz
CA
95067
+1 831.420.5270
http://www.cityofsantacruz.com/departments/parks-recreation/parks-beaches-and-open-spaces/neighborhood-parks/san-lorenzo-park
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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,...
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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...
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1619 El Dorado Ave
Santa Cruz
CA
95062
831 4765507
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A long sandy beach between the Boardwalk and the Santa Cruz Harbor. Fire rings are available. Dogs are permitted on leash.
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East Cliff Drive at Seabright
Santa Cruz
CA
95062
+1 831.427.4868
http://www.thatsmypark.org/cp-parks-beaches/seabright-state-beach/
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701 West Cliff Drive
Santa Cruz
CA
95060
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Great for pick-up soccer and Frisbee. Wonderful family park. Adjacent to the Arroyo Seco Canyon Trail. Large, fenced Dogs off-leash designated area available.
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369 Meder Street
Santa Cruz
CA
95060
https://www.cityofsantacruz.com/government/city-departments/parks-recreation/parks-beaches-open-spaces/parks/university-terrace
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The park has 4,505 acres, with 34 miles of hiking, biking and equestrian rails winding through coastal terraces and valleys. Several restored buildings once belonging to the Wilder family are preserved. The park has tours and living history demonstra...
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1401 Coast Rd
Santa Cruz
CA
95060
(831) 423-9703
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