The Pogonip Koi Pond is a hidden gem located within the Pogonip Open Space Preserve in Santa Cruz, California. This serene pond is part of the 640-acre Pogonip park, which offers a variety of trails, historical sites, and natural beauty. The koi pond is a peaceful spot, featuring beautiful koi fish and surrounded by lush greenery. It provides a tranquil setting for visitors looking to enjoy a quiet moment in nature.

Redwood Croft is a cozy bed and breakfast located just outside of Santa Cruz in a beautiful grove of redwoods. This pet-friendly B&B offers elegant cabins, delicious breakfast, and excellent hospitality from the hosts. Nestled in the woods above Santa Cruz, Redwood Croft provides a serene and quiet getaway with comfortable rooms, beautiful grounds, a big porch, and a cozy atmosphere.

Companion Bakeshop was founded in 2006 out of a love for hearty sourdough. In those early days, Companion’s founder Erin spent long hours in the kitchen hand-mixing all of the dough, baking and packing loaves of bread, and then selling them at the farmers’ markets. The work of those first days was made lighter with the help of a supportive community.

Humble Sea Brewing Co. is a tiny crew of kooks trying the hardest to firstly, get pitted on the reg, and secondly (and arguably more importantly) make the best beery liquid known to humankind. It is here to forge new trails on the path of kookiness.

The trestle bridge in Santa Cruz is the Felton Covered Bridge, also known as the Roaring Camp Bridge. It's a historic covered bridge located in Felton, just a short drive from Santa Cruz. This bridge is part of the Roaring Camp & Big Trees Narrow-Gauge Railroad, a heritage railroad that offers scenic rides through the redwood forests.

Four miles north of town along Highway 1, at the northern edge of Wilder Ranch State Park, you’ll find a right point called Four Mile, a less-than-perfect wave that breaks upwards of 300 days a year.

Laili Restaurant offers the rich Mediterranean flavors with a unique Afghan twist in the heart of Downtown Santa Cruz. It strives to provide fresh, nourishing and delectable dishes, using local organic ingredients. Daily seasonal menu items are complimented by an extensive assortment of organic wines and microbrewery beers.

Bantam is a family and a community. It offers a space to come and pass the time, bring your friends, lovers, clan and colleagues. Bantam is your hot slice of happiness on Santa Cruz’s Westside. Please join Bantam for some tasty food, refreshing beverages, warm smiles and smooth jams.

Lillian's Italian Kitchen is a family run Italian restaurant. The food is influenced by the Sicilian heritage and New York roots.

Lighthouse Point Park is also known as Point Santa Cruz, this area forms the northern boundary of Monterey Bay. It is one of the last open headlands in any California urban area. Surfers, tourists, birds - including the rare Black Swift and wintering Monarch butterflies are drawn to this area. Sea lions populate the offshore rocks.