Redwood Cottage guidebook

Shannon
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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Государственный парк красных лесов Генри Коуэлла
101 N Big Trees Park Rd
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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.
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 Way
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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.
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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Парк аттракционов на пляже Санта-Крус
400 Beach St
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A 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 Road
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Historic 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 Dr
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Ziplining 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 Way
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Best 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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Природный мост государственный пляж
2531 W Cliff Dr
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Absolutely 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 Rd
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Quaint park with easy hiking trails, a pond and horses. You can also visit the historic 1940s Sunset Magazine home.
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Trout Farm Inn
7701 E Zayante Rd
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Local Food Scene

These spots are all part of San Lorenzo Valley or "up on the hill" as the locals would say.
High quality, organic health food grocery store and deli.
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Wild Roots Market
13159 Central Ave
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High 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 Rd
Closest 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 9
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Independent 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-9
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Local, 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 Road
They 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 Rd
Fun atmosphere, multi-level bar and grill. Outdoor firepits on the rooftop, pool tables and other bar games.
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Trout Farm Inn
7701 E Zayante Rd
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Santa 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 Rd
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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.
Great food with a breathtaking view. Restaurant is called The View at the Chaminade.
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The Spa at Chaminade
1 Chaminade Ln
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Great food with a breathtaking view. Restaurant is called The View at the Chaminade.
Small, cute cafe with fresh, local eats. Good date spot.
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Gabriella Café
910 Cedar St
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Small, 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 Street
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Fun 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 Ave
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Multiple 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 Dr
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Another 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 St
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A Santa Cruz specialty. They serve Marianne's Ice cream here as well so you can try both in the same spot.
Classic, old fashioned ice cream shop.
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Marianne's Ice Cream
1020 Ocean St
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Classic, 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 Ave
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Located 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 St
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Delicious menu and service! It's our favorite date night spot and it isn't crowded.