Parks & Recreation
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26th Avenue Surf Break
Pleasure Point’s scrappy little brother.
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Accessible Beach Guide
'Cause everyone likes to play in the sand.
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Año Nuevo State Park
World-class wildlife viewing.
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Antonelli Pond
Floatable, fishable, walkable, dog-friendly Westside fun.
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Arana Gulch
Remnant of an ancient ecosystem in the middle of town.
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Big Basin State Park
Cali's first state park is still one of the best.
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Big Rock Hole
A sunny swimming hole on the San Lorenzo.
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Bonny Doon Beach
Tan lines. Who needs 'em?
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Byrne-Milliron Forest
Quirky artwork in a spectacular setting.
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Castle Rock SP
A rock climbing playground near the summit.
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Cowells
Easygoing waves on the Westside.
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Elkhorn Slough
A global birding destination on Monterey Bay.
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Forest of Nisene Marks
Thirty miles of redwood-shaded trails.
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Garden of Eden
Idyllic river swimming in front of God and everyone.
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Go Play Outside!
Moore Creek Preserve has few people and big views. Explore more beautiful Santa Cruz beaches and parks.
