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New Brighton Beach Trail
Capitola, California
0.85 mi
/ 112 ft gain
New Brighton Beach Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Aptos, California.
Camp at New Brighton Campground
Capitola, California
/ 0 ft gain
This Capitola camping spot is the place to be if you're looking to do a variety of activities in a variety of landscapes. You can swim, fish, or explore the nearby forest of Monterey Pine and coastal Oak. In the evening, walk into Capitola for live music and great fish tacos.
The S.S. Palo Alto, a concrete freighter, can be sighted at Seacliff State Beach. A variety of marine life seeks refuge...
Surf the Hook
Santa Cruz, California
4.0
The hook is a surf spot found on the east side of Santa Cruz, located along East Cliff drive. If you keep driving past Pleasure Point, you'll get to it. It's a right hand point break that is usually smaller in size than Pleasure Point. It's a very crowded spot due to the easy access parking lot right across the street.
Hike the Land of Medicine Buddha Loop
Soquel, California
4.5
5.74 mi
/ 915 ft gain
Near the retreat, there is a short trail called "Eight Verses Pilgrimage Trail" providing people with the opportunity to meditate on thought transformation in a peaceful and picturesque outdoor setting. From there, a beautiful 6 mile loop will take you up to the top of the ridge and then back around to parking. There is also a more accessible two mile and half mile loop.
As you walk up the dr...
Eight Verse Trail Loop
Soquel, California
1.24 mi
/ 167 ft gain
Eight Verse Trail Loop is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife located near Soquel, California.
Moran Lake Trail to Pleasure Point
Santa Cruz, California
2.7 mi
/ 151 ft gain
Moran Lake Trail to Pleasure Point is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Santa Cruz, California.
Three Mile Trail Loop
Soquel, California
1.59 mi
/ 279 ft gain
Three Mile Trail Loop is a loop trail where you may see wildflowers located near Soquel, California.
Pleasure Point
Santa Cruz, California
0.16 mi
/ 33 ft gain
Pleasure Point is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife located near Capitola, California.
Terrace Trail to Aptos Ranch Trail
Aptos, California
5.05 mi
/ 837 ft gain
Terrace Trail to Aptos Ranch Trail is a loop trail where you may see wildflowers located near Aptos, California.
Places to stay
Santa Cruz, California
Artemis
This campsite is steps away from stunningly beautiful hiking, bicycling and horse trails in the redwoods that open up to the ocean and Sa...
From $100 / night
Watsonville, California
Creekside Paradise
We only have one campsite so you can have a completely private experience in the beautiful Santa Cruz redwoods next to beautiful Browns c...
From $185 / night
Los Gatos, California
Sunrise Point
Sunrise Point is a micro climate of the Santa Cruz Mountains with an elevation of 2,000 feet about sea level. Sometimes above the fog and...
From $125 / night
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