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Suggestions for State or Provincial Park near Santa Cruz

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    • 9.2

      1. Natural Bridges State Beach

      State / Provincial Park •
      2531 W Cliff Dr (at Crespi Ct), Santa Cruz
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      • Nico P.

        Nico P. • July 14, 2014Beautiful stretch of beach with dramatic views and lots of rocks to climb

    • 9.0

      2. Lighthouse Field State Beach

      State / Provincial Park •
      W Cliff Dr (btw Pelton & Columbia), Santa Cruz
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      • Angel J.

        Angel J. • February 26, 2013Cute museum in the lighthouse. Also, a great view to watch surfers.

    • 9.3

      3. Wilder Ranch State Park

      State / Provincial Park •
      1401 Coast Rd, Santa Cruz
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      • IS K.

        IS K. • July 8, 2017Good spot to bring kids to hike. Neat July 4th old timey festival with music and mule rides and snacks.

    • 6.8

      4. Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park

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      144 School St, Santa Cruz
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      • Morgan C.

        Morgan C. • September 22, 2011Totally worth the trip; local artists cds and crafts too.

    • 9.3

      5. Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park

      State / Provincial Park •
      Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park (Hwy 9), Santa Cruz
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      • Sara J.

        Sara J. • July 11, 2013Beautiful! Stopped here on our way to San Francisco. So glad we did! Be sure to go on a hike. The trails range from easy/short to a little more challenging.

    • 8.6

      6. New Brighton State Beach

      State / Provincial Park •
      New Brighton State Beach (btwn Kennedy Dr & Coronado St), Capitola
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      • Jean-louis B.

        Jean-louis B. • September 3, 2011Great little beach, with ever-changing sceneries: could spot dolphins, pelicans, seals. Can take long runs to Capitola. Much less crowded too.

    • 8.9

      7. Seacliff State Beach

      State / Provincial Park •
      201 State Park Dr, Aptos
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      • Milton C.

        Milton C. • June 2, 2010From the entrance walk toward the New Brighton State beach. It's a great walk and much less crowded than the south side of the beach.

    • 8.9

      8. The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park

      State / Provincial Park •
      Aptos Creek Rd (at Soquel Dr), Aptos
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      • Tobias S.

        Tobias S. • May 19, 2018Fantastic redwood forrest with both short and long hikes.

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      9. Thornton State Beach

      State / Provincial Park •
      303 Big Trees Park Rd, Felton
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