AÑO NUEVO STATE PARK: GUIDED HIKES IN ELEPHANT SEAL VIEWING AREA

Stroll over sand dunes, enjoy beautiful ocean views, and gain a unique opportunity to view Northern elephant seals on this 3-mile, 2.5-hour guided trail! Layered clothing, closed-toed shoes, and rain/wind gear are strongly advised. Bring water. Food, umbrellas, and strollers are not permitted inside the preserve. No pets are allowed in the park. The vehicle […]

Easter Weekend at Gilroy Gardens

Easter weekend is going to be hoppin’ at Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park! There will be 100,000 colorful eggs ready for Easter Egg Hunts in the big grassy meadow on both Saturday and Sunday (March 30 & 31), with different times for different ages so everyone goes home happy. This is a great time to […]

AGRICULTURAL HISTORY PROJECT: EASTER ON THE FARM

The Agricultural History Project is hosting their annual Easter on the Farm to celebrate Easter and the beginning of Spring. Egg Hunts start at 11:15 am and will be every hour in four separate age groups: 3 and under, up to 12 years old. Times for egg hunts are 11:15 am, 12:15 pm, 1:15 pm, […]

First Friday Santa Cruz

On the first Friday evening of every month, Santa Cruz galleries, shops, and cultural venues open their doors to showcase the works of Santa Cruz County artists. With a block party-like vibe, the multi-venue event provides an opportunity to discover local creative talent in a fun and festive setting. Many venues entice attendees with yummy […]

Cocoanut Grove Santa Cruz Veg Fest

VegFest brings the local community together to celebrate and learn about a plant-based, cruelty-free, animal friendly, and environmentally-sustainable lifestyle. VegFest 2019 brought together over 5,000 veg-interested attendees!

Poppy Jasper International Film Festival

Come together for thought-provoking films by talented filmmakers at one of Movie Maker Magazine’s “Top Festivals Worth the Entry Fee” The Poppy Jasper International Film Festival is fourteen days of film screenings, speaker panels, awards, galas, food and fun. Check out the schedule of events to plan your trip. Book your hotel room in Morgan […]

SURFER’S PATH HALF MARATHON

The Surfers Path Half Marathon consists of a 13.1 mile run from Santa Cruz to Capitola and back. The event starts at the legendary Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and travels east along the coast. The route takes runners past the Santa Cruz Harbor, Moran Lake and Pleasure Point as it makes its way to the […]

BRANCIFORTE: OAXACAN FESTIVAL

The Vive Oaxaca Guelaguetza is an authentic cultural festival with food, music, dance, music, and crafts presented each spring by Senderos. This local festival is like the traditional fiestas celebrated each summer in Oaxaca, Mexico. Guelaguetza is a Zapotec word that means “a commitment of sharing and cooperation.” Guelaguetza is a celebration that honors the […]

Downtown Morgan Hill Wine Stroll

Enjoy wine tasting from 20 local wineries in the quaint downtown Morgan Hill district. Stroll up and down Monterey Street sampling fine wines at a variety of downtown boutiques, shops, and restaurants. Enjoy live music, dancing, dining and shopping specials while sampling the best of the Santa Clara Valley Wine Region.

PLEASURE POINT: ANNUAL LOGJAM LONGBOARD COMPETITION

Logjam! annually attracts over 100 competitors ranging in age from 7 to 60+, from all over California. Contestants bring their cherished vintage “logs,” pre-1970 longboards weighing 20 lbs. or more. They are surfed without a leash; truly a show of classic longboarding!