Guidebook for Felton and Santa Cruz
Parks & Nature
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park is located in the Santa Cruz Mountains and is most famous for the 40-acre grove of towering old-growth redwood trees. Its historical significance and spectacular scenery draw travelers from around the world. Visitors can enjoy hiking, picnicking and swimming, on more than 4,650 acres of forested and open land. These sky-scraping redwoods were admired by explorer John C. Fremont, President Theodore Roosevelt, and inspired some of California’s earliest redwood preservation efforts.
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Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
101 N Big Trees Park RdHenry Cowell Redwoods State Park is located in the Santa Cruz Mountains and is most famous for the 40-acre grove of towering old-growth redwood trees. Its historical significance and spectacular scenery draw travelers from around the world. Visitors can enjoy hiking, picnicking and swimming, on more than 4,650 acres of forested and open land. These sky-scraping redwoods were admired by explorer John C. Fremont, President Theodore Roosevelt, and inspired some of California’s earliest redwood preservation efforts.
Fall Creek Unit– a second-growth redwood forest with a fern-lined river canyon and remnants of a successful lime-processing industry. Fall Creek is open for day use only, and includes almost twenty miles of connecting trails. Parking and trailheads are marked on Felton Empire Road off Highway 9.
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Fall Creek Unit Trailhead
Felton Empire RoadFall Creek Unit– a second-growth redwood forest with a fern-lined river canyon and remnants of a successful lime-processing industry. Fall Creek is open for day use only, and includes almost twenty miles of connecting trails. Parking and trailheads are marked on Felton Empire Road off Highway 9.
Established in 1902, Big Basin Redwoods is California’s oldest state park. In the heart of the Santa Cruz Mountains, its biggest attractions—literally—are its ancient coast redwoods. Some of these giants are more than 50 feet around and as tall as the Statue of Liberty. At 1,000 to 2,500 years old, some may predate the Roman Empire. The park also offers spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean, lush waterfalls, and a fascinating natural and cultural history.
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Big Basin Redwoods State Park
21600 Big Basin WayEstablished in 1902, Big Basin Redwoods is California’s oldest state park. In the heart of the Santa Cruz Mountains, its biggest attractions—literally—are its ancient coast redwoods. Some of these giants are more than 50 feet around and as tall as the Statue of Liberty. At 1,000 to 2,500 years old, some may predate the Roman Empire. The park also offers spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean, lush waterfalls, and a fascinating natural and cultural history.
Sightseeing
In the Monterey bay you can see up to seven different species of Whales and seven different species of Dolphin & Porpoise year-round.
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Santa Cruz Whale Watching
1718 Brommer StIn the Monterey bay you can see up to seven different species of Whales and seven different species of Dolphin & Porpoise year-round.
Essentials
All organic, Great Deli, lots of fruits and vegetables. Many locals favor this market. It's small compared to most grocery stores. Friendly staff.
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Wild Roots Market
13159 Central AveAll organic, Great Deli, lots of fruits and vegetables. Many locals favor this market. It's small compared to most grocery stores. Friendly staff.
Smaller then most Safeway's these days, but still has everything you'd need. Open 24 hrs.
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Safeway
6255 Graham Hill RdSmaller then most Safeway's these days, but still has everything you'd need. Open 24 hrs.
Quik Stop
5960 Hwy 9CVS
6247 Graham Hill RdRite Aid
6123 Hwy 9Entertainment & Activities
#1 The Roaring Camp & Big Trees Narrow Gauge Railroad is a 3 ft narrow-gauge tourist railroad in California that starts from the Roaring Camp depot in Felton, California and runs up steep grades to the top of nearby Bear Mountain, a distance of 3.25 miles The travel is through a redwood forest.
The steam engines date from the 1890s, and are some of the oldest and most authentically preserved narrow-gauge steam engines.
#2 Departing from the Santa Cruz Mountains, travel through Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, down the scenic San Lorenzo River Gorge, across a 1909 steel truss bridge and through an 1875 tunnel before arriving at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.
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Roaring Camp, Big Trees and Pacific Railroad Station
North Big Trees Park Road#1 The Roaring Camp & Big Trees Narrow Gauge Railroad is a 3 ft narrow-gauge tourist railroad in California that starts from the Roaring Camp depot in Felton, California and runs up steep grades to the top of nearby Bear Mountain, a distance of 3.25 miles The travel is through a redwood forest.
The steam engines date from the 1890s, and are some of the oldest and most authentically preserved narrow-gauge steam engines.
#2 Departing from the Santa Cruz Mountains, travel through Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, down the scenic San Lorenzo River Gorge, across a 1909 steel truss bridge and through an 1875 tunnel before arriving at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.
A two hour guided eco-adventure includes six zip lines and two sky bridges at heights of up to 150 feet. Each tour of up to 8 people is led by 2 certified guides who share ecological knowledge and bring the forest to life. As the first zip line tour in the redwoods, the Redwood Canopy Tour has inspired and delighted over 100,000 guests since 2008. Come see the redwoods from the unique perspective only a zip line tour can offer!
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Mount Hermon Adventures
17 Conference Dr A two hour guided eco-adventure includes six zip lines and two sky bridges at heights of up to 150 feet. Each tour of up to 8 people is led by 2 certified guides who share ecological knowledge and bring the forest to life. As the first zip line tour in the redwoods, the Redwood Canopy Tour has inspired and delighted over 100,000 guests since 2008. Come see the redwoods from the unique perspective only a zip line tour can offer!
The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is a classic seaside amusement park. The admission-free attraction features thrill rides like the famous Giant Dipper roller coaster, kiddie rides, games, shops, food, and year-round indoor activities. Admission is free. Ride tickets may be purchased per ride, per day, or per season. Free summer entertainment includes Free Friday Night Bands on the Beach.
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Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park
400 Beach St The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is a classic seaside amusement park. The admission-free attraction features thrill rides like the famous Giant Dipper roller coaster, kiddie rides, games, shops, food, and year-round indoor activities. Admission is free. Ride tickets may be purchased per ride, per day, or per season. Free summer entertainment includes Free Friday Night Bands on the Beach.