Recreation

The Great Outdoors

With 29 miles of California beaches and both the Big Basin Redwoods and Henry Cowell Redwoods State Parks at your disposal year-round, there are more than enough opportunities for outdoor recreation in Santa Cruz County. 

Surf’s up! Santa Cruz lives up to its reputation as one of the premiere surf cities on the West Coast. From Steamer’s Lane to Pleasure Point, and beyond and inbetween, the quest for waves is endless.