The Best City in Santa Cruz & Monterey

University of California Santa Cruz

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

University Terrace Park

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. more

Vision Quest Ranch

Vision Quest Ranch is a premiere animal park with a unique collection of animals with tours and eduational programs. Their experienced staff and animals have been showcased in movies and have entertained many visitors to this wild animal kingdom owne... more

Vista Lobos Park

Small park with vistas of Point Lobos. There are outdoor tables, a barbecue, benches and restrooms. There is also a free city parking lot, where you can park your car all day and walk to town. more

Watsonville City Plaza

Watsonville's City Plaza has benches and portable restrooms available to the public. The plaza is a 1.4 Acre Public Space with Portable Restrooms, Park Benches, and a Historically Preserved Gazebo (off-limits to public). more

Watsonville Nature Center

Wilder Ranch State Park

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... more