Redwood Cottage guidebook
Sightseeing
Enjoy hikes, bike rides, picnicking and river swimming. I recommend the Redwood Loop (1 mile) for a flat short walk in an old growth redwood forest. If you're up for a longer hike, Pipeline trail is out and back, plus dogs are allowed.
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Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
101 N Big Trees Park RdEnjoy hikes, bike rides, picnicking and river swimming. I recommend the Redwood Loop (1 mile) for a flat short walk in an old growth redwood forest. If you're up for a longer hike, Pipeline trail is out and back, plus dogs are allowed.
You can rent small electric boats or kayaks here for a peaceful outing. You can fish, hike or picnic. Dogs are allowed but no swimming. Note: Only open seasonally. Check hours online. Just 5 minutes from our place.
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Loch Lomond Recreation Area
100 Loch Lomond WayYou can rent small electric boats or kayaks here for a peaceful outing. You can fish, hike or picnic. Dogs are allowed but no swimming. Note: Only open seasonally. Check hours online. Just 5 minutes from our place.
A quintessential and very popular spot in Santa Cruz. Enjoy an amusement park located right on the beach. Lots of food options nearby.
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Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park
400 Beach StA quintessential and very popular spot in Santa Cruz. Enjoy an amusement park located right on the beach. Lots of food options nearby.
Historic railroad station offering daily train rides through the redwood forest and down to the beach boardwalk. Usually need to purchase tickets in advance.
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Roaring Camp, Big Trees and Pacific Railroad Station
North Big Trees Park RoadHistoric railroad station offering daily train rides through the redwood forest and down to the beach boardwalk. Usually need to purchase tickets in advance.
Ziplining and obstacle course located in the redwood canopy. Epic is the only word to describe this experience.
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Mount Hermon Adventures
17 Conference DrZiplining and obstacle course located in the redwood canopy. Epic is the only word to describe this experience.
Best way to see the Monterey Bay is on the water! Chardonnay offers daily cruises of various lengths and some include pizza and wine.
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Chardonnay Sailing Charters
790 Mariner Park WayBest way to see the Monterey Bay is on the water! Chardonnay offers daily cruises of various lengths and some include pizza and wine.
Absolutely beautiful beach near tidepools, West Cliff drive and a eucalyptus grove full of monarch butterflies (in the winter months.)
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Natural Bridges State Beach
2531 W Cliff DrAbsolutely beautiful beach near tidepools, West Cliff drive and a eucalyptus grove full of monarch butterflies (in the winter months.)
Quaint park with easy hiking trails, a pond and horses. You can also visit the historic 1940s Sunset Magazine home.
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Quail Hollow Ranch County Park
800 Quail Hollow RdQuaint park with easy hiking trails, a pond and horses. You can also visit the historic 1940s Sunset Magazine home.
Trout Farm Inn
7701 E Zayante RdLocal Food Scene
These spots are all part of San Lorenzo Valley or "up on the hill" as the locals would say.
Wild Roots Market
13159 Central AveHigh quality, organic health food grocery store and deli.
Closest market to the cottage. Corner store with coffee, breakfast options, grab and go snacks and a fantastic selection of local beer.
Zayante Creek Market & Deli
9210 E Zayante RdClosest market to the cottage. Corner store with coffee, breakfast options, grab and go snacks and a fantastic selection of local beer.
Independent coffee shop specializing in Chai Tea with small town vibes.
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White Raven
6253 Hwy 9Independent coffee shop specializing in Chai Tea with small town vibes.
Local, organic pizza spot. The classic Redwood pizza is a solid choice.
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Redwood Pizzeria
6205 CA-9Local, organic pizza spot. The classic Redwood pizza is a solid choice.
They keep it farm fresh, local and creative with their ingredients. Famous for their toasted marshmallow topping.
The Penny Ice Creamery Scotts Valley
262 Mount Hermon RoadThey keep it farm fresh, local and creative with their ingredients. Famous for their toasted marshmallow topping.
Fun atmosphere, multi-level bar and grill. Outdoor firepits on the rooftop, pool tables and other bar games.
Bruno's Bar and Grill
230 Mt Hermon RdFun atmosphere, multi-level bar and grill. Outdoor firepits on the rooftop, pool tables and other bar games.
Trout Farm Inn
7701 E Zayante RdSanta Cruz Eats
These spots are located in Santa Cruz or "down the hill" as the locals would say. Expect about a 20-30 minute drive to get to these places.
Very romantic, upscale dining experience. Known for it's small trolley car you take down to the restaurant. If you don't eat in the main dining room, it's a fun place to grab a cocktail in the bar.
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Shadowbrook Restaurant
1750 Wharf RdVery romantic, upscale dining experience. Known for it's small trolley car you take down to the restaurant. If you don't eat in the main dining room, it's a fun place to grab a cocktail in the bar.
Great food with a breathtaking view. Restaurant is called The View at the Chaminade.
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The Spa at Chaminade
1 Chaminade LnGreat food with a breathtaking view. Restaurant is called The View at the Chaminade.
Gabriella Café
910 Cedar StSmall, cute cafe with fresh, local eats. Good date spot.
Fun atmosphere with excellent Oaxacan food. They also have an extensive mezcal selection.
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Copal Restaurant
1203 Mission StreetFun atmosphere with excellent Oaxacan food. They also have an extensive mezcal selection.
Multiple locations around Santa Cruz. Hipsters know how to make good coffee.
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Verve Coffee Roasters
816 41st AveMultiple locations around Santa Cruz. Hipsters know how to make good coffee.
Another hipster coffee shop with good bites and outstanding coffee.
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Cat & Cloud Coffee
3600 Portola DrAnother hipster coffee shop with good bites and outstanding coffee.
A Santa Cruz specialty. They serve Marianne's Ice cream here as well so you can try both in the same spot.
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Pacific Cookie Company
303 Potrero StA Santa Cruz specialty. They serve Marianne's Ice cream here as well so you can try both in the same spot.
Marianne's Ice Cream
1020 Ocean StClassic, old fashioned ice cream shop.
Located on Pacific Ave in Downtown Santa Cruz. Vast selection of deli sandwiches and sides.
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Zoccoli's Delicatessen
1534 Pacific AveLocated on Pacific Ave in Downtown Santa Cruz. Vast selection of deli sandwiches and sides.
Delicious menu and service! It's our favorite date night spot and it isn't crowded.
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Vim Dining and Desserts
2238 Mission StDelicious menu and service! It's our favorite date night spot and it isn't crowded.