Arts & Culture
Amazing center that offers a variety of scheduled events, free yoga Saturday mornings, and a coffee shop.
http://www.mountmadonna.org
9 locals recommend
Mount Madonna Center - Reservations Required
445 Summit RdAmazing center that offers a variety of scheduled events, free yoga Saturday mornings, and a coffee shop.
http://www.mountmadonna.org
Spiritual place full of beauty.
http://www.kimson.org
The Vietnamese Sangha Congregation in America Tu Vien Kim Son
574 Summit RdSpiritual place full of beauty.
http://www.kimson.org
Everything Else
Activities
Ampitheatre (outdoor); Archery; Equestrian; Fishing; Hiking; Historic Site; Picnicking; nature trails
http://www.sccgov.org/sites/parks/parkfinder/Pages/MtMadonna.aspx
15 locals recommend
Mt Madonna County Park
7850 Pole Line RdActivities
Ampitheatre (outdoor); Archery; Equestrian; Fishing; Hiking; Historic Site; Picnicking; nature trails
http://www.sccgov.org/sites/parks/parkfinder/Pages/MtMadonna.aspx
Affordable horse rentals just minutes away.
http://mtmadonnastables.com/horsebacktrailriding.html
Mt Madonna Stables
60 Summit RdAffordable horse rentals just minutes away.
http://mtmadonnastables.com/horsebacktrailriding.html
Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park
3050 Hecker Pass HwyA small theme park just down the hill.
Sifu Shaman is skilled at chi-gong/Tai-Chi and will guide you through beneficial breathing exercises that you can use the rest of your life.
Address change: 7560 Monterey St #204
Michaelshaman.com
Tai Chi Chuan-Michael Shaman
7387 Monterey RdSifu Shaman is skilled at chi-gong/Tai-Chi and will guide you through beneficial breathing exercises that you can use the rest of your life.
Address change: 7560 Monterey St #204
Michaelshaman.com
Fortino Winery
4525 Hecker Pass HwyGreat wines minutes away.
Manresa State Beach
1445 San Andreas RdAn uncrowded beautiful beach.
Entertainment & Activities
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park
400 Beach StFun at the Beach!
Historic train that takes you to a small old world style town. If you have small ones they'll love this one.
http://www.roaringcamp.com/trainschedule
150 locals recommend
Roaring Camp
5401 Graham Hill RdHistoric train that takes you to a small old world style town. If you have small ones they'll love this one.
http://www.roaringcamp.com/trainschedule
Sightseeing
It's a Local oddity that is a quick fun affordable thing to do near by.
http://www.mysteryspot.com
208 locals recommend
The Mystery Spot
465 Mystery Spot RdIt's a Local oddity that is a quick fun affordable thing to do near by.
http://www.mysteryspot.com
Specialized Helicopters (Santa Cruz)
150 Aviation WayAmazing way to see the coast!!!
Food Scene
Great fresh roasted coffee in a relaxed environment. This is where I go to study, work, and surf the web:-)
Fifth St. Coffee Roasting Co.
7501 Monterey RdGreat fresh roasted coffee in a relaxed environment. This is where I go to study, work, and surf the web:-)