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Aptos
Several nearby areas make up this community of clean beaches and stunning views
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Capitola
Trendy shops and restaurants make up this popular tourist town
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Davenport
Best known for its sensational beaches sandwiched between high cliffs and bluffs
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Santa Cruz
A liberal community, rich with tourist-friendly attractions and natural beauty
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Watsonville
Ethnically diverse farm community known for its mild, year-round temperatures
Articles
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8 Hidden Gems You Need To Experience Near Santa Cruz, California
There’s always something to do around Santa Cruz. This California beach town has everything from an oceanside amusement park to the historic Santa Cruz Wharf. But as amazing as they are, sometimes […]
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Ticks at California Beaches
It’s pretty common to see the words ticks and Lyme Disease used in the same sentence. Unfortunately, like cancer almost everyone knows someone who has contracted Lyme Disease (the author […]
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California Beaches Where You Can Find Sea Glass
Finding sea glass, colorful pieces of glass that have tumbled naturally in the ocean surf, is one of the best rewards of beachcombing. Like finding seashells, sand dollars, agates, and […]
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The Best Hidden Beaches of California
California has a unique rugged and irregular coastline that hides coves and even long stretches of sand from passers-by. These are the hidden beaches of California. We have traveled up […]
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10 Strange Things Found on California Beaches
Over years of traveling the California Coast to visit beaches, we have discovered so many amazing places and also some strange things. We wanted to share pictures and stories about […]
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Shark Attack Locations in California 2000-Present
Everyone has heard about shark attacks on the California coast over the years, but where do they happen the most? We decided to dive into the data on California shark […]
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Pier Fishing in California
Free fishing in California on public piers is a sport that is easy to get hooked on. Not only is ocean and bay pier fishing free in California (does not include piers on inland […]
Maps
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The Historic Fishing Piers in California
Fishing has always been a big coastal activity in California, long before surfing became popular in the 1960’s. During the second half of the 1800’s and in the early 1900’s […]
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Private Beaches in California Anyone Can Go To
California has quite a few private beaches. All of them are immediately in front of private property, many of which are gated communities. Monarch Bay Beach in Dana Point is […]
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The Missions of California
California has 21 historic Spanish missions from San Diego to Sonoma in the northern San Francisco Bay Area. Most were built during the late 1700’s, with the two northernmost being […]
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Best Vacation Rental Cities on the California Coast
Some parts of the California coast have no hotels (or very few), but can still be base camp for your next vacation. Just book a vacation rental home in one […]
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Beach Camping in San Francisco Bay Area
Camping at the beach is in high demand in the San Francisco Bay Area and all of Northern California during the summer months. Since these beachside camp spots are so […]
Attractions
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Capitola Museum
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Aptos History Museum
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Skydive Surfcity Santa Cruz
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The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park
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Castro Adobe Park Property
Hotels
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Davenport Vacation Rentals
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Rio Del Mar Vacation Rentals
Rio Del Mar and Aptos don’t have many hotel or resort options, yet this is one of the best places on the sandy shores of Monterey Bay. If you plan […]
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Santa Cruz-Monterey Bay KOA Campground & Cabins
At this KOA near the shores of Monterey Bay and just a short drive south of Santa Cruz they have a campground with spaces for RV camping and tent camping. […]
