Guidebook for Boulder Creek
Food Scene
Best food in the San Lorenzo Valley in my opinion.
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Ristorante Casa Nostra
9217 CA-9Best food in the San Lorenzo Valley in my opinion.
Jenna Sue's Cafe
13090 CA-9Local, walking distance, great service and coffee.
Scopazzi's
13300 Big Basin WayWalking distance, nice restaurant, quality food.
Organic foods market. Walking distance, deli and prepared foods. Now re-named Wild Roots Market
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Wild Roots Market
13159 Central AveOrganic foods market. Walking distance, deli and prepared foods. Now re-named Wild Roots Market
The Red Pearl
13151 CA-9Take out or dine in Chinese Food.
Come into life on our farm. Join our days as we move through the seasons. Welcome the babies in Spring, taste the sweet milk of Summer, smell the scents of Autumn and feel the warmth and quiet of Winter. The farm never stops.
The people and animals who live and work here reflect the dignity of farm life. Our land, buildings and water are cared for and appreciated. Our community is important and our personal lives matter.
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Harley Farms Goat Dairy
205 North StCome into life on our farm. Join our days as we move through the seasons. Welcome the babies in Spring, taste the sweet milk of Summer, smell the scents of Autumn and feel the warmth and quiet of Winter. The farm never stops.
The people and animals who live and work here reflect the dignity of farm life. Our land, buildings and water are cared for and appreciated. Our community is important and our personal lives matter.
Laili
101 Cooper StNaka Sushi Restaurant
1200 41st AveVery fresh fish. Traditional Sushi
Staff of Life
1266 Soquel AveNatural Foods Market
West End Tap and Kitchen
334 Ingalls StGreat food on the West Side
Otoro Sushi
235 Mt Hermon RdHaute Enchilada Café
7902 Moss Landing RdExcellent Mexican Food. High quality ingredients.
Right next to Moss Landing State Beach, my favorite local go to spot for fresh, local seafood sea otters.
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Sea Harvest Moss Landing
2420 California 1Right next to Moss Landing State Beach, my favorite local go to spot for fresh, local seafood sea otters.
Best Pie from local, organic berries. My favorite is Tayberry.
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Swanton Berry Farm
25 Swanton RdBest Pie from local, organic berries. My favorite is Tayberry.
Parks & Nature
NOW OPEN with limited guests per day. MUST make a reservation here ahead of time https://thatsmypark.org/parks-and-beaches/big-basin-redwoods-state-park/ ( Established in 1902, Big Basin Redwoods is California’s oldest state park. In the heart of the Santa Cruz Mountains, its biggest attractions—literally—are its ancient coast redwoods. Some of these giants are more than 50 feet around and as tall as the Statue of Liberty. At 1,000 to 2,500 years old, some may predate the Roman Empir
e. The park also offers spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean, lush waterfalls, and a fascinating natural and cultural history.
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Parque Estadual de Redwoods da Bacia Grande
21600 Big Basin WayNOW OPEN with limited guests per day. MUST make a reservation here ahead of time https://thatsmypark.org/parks-and-beaches/big-basin-redwoods-state-park/ ( Established in 1902, Big Basin Redwoods is California’s oldest state park. In the heart of the Santa Cruz Mountains, its biggest attractions—literally—are its ancient coast redwoods. Some of these giants are more than 50 feet around and as tall as the Statue of Liberty. At 1,000 to 2,500 years old, some may predate the Roman Empir
e. The park also offers spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean, lush waterfalls, and a fascinating natural and cultural history.
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park is located in the Santa Cruz Mountains and is most famous for the 40-acre grove of towering old-growth redwood trees. Its historical significance and spectacular scenery draw travelers from around the world. Visitors can enjoy hiking, horseback riding, picnicking, swimming, and camping on more than 4,650 acres of forested and open land. These skyscraping redwoods were admired by explorer John C. Frémont, President Theodore Roosevelt, and inspired some of California’s earliest redwood preservation efforts. Take a walk beyond the redwood grove and you’ll find four diverse habitats that this park preserves: grasslands, river/riparian, sandhills, and redwoods. Th
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Parque Estadual Henry Cowell Redwoods
101 N Big Trees Park RdHenry Cowell Redwoods State Park is located in the Santa Cruz Mountains and is most famous for the 40-acre grove of towering old-growth redwood trees. Its historical significance and spectacular scenery draw travelers from around the world. Visitors can enjoy hiking, horseback riding, picnicking, swimming, and camping on more than 4,650 acres of forested and open land. These skyscraping redwoods were admired by explorer John C. Frémont, President Theodore Roosevelt, and inspired some of California’s earliest redwood preservation efforts. Take a walk beyond the redwood grove and you’ll find four diverse habitats that this park preserves: grasslands, river/riparian, sandhills, and redwoods. Th
Part of Henry Cowell Redwoods: A few miles north is the Fall Creek Unit– a second-growth redwood forest with a fern-lined river canyon and remnants of a successful lime-processing industry. Fall Creek is open for day use only, and includes almost twenty miles of connecting trails. Parking and trailheads are marked on Felton Empire Road off Highway 9
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Fall Creek Unit Trailhead
Felton Empire RoadPart of Henry Cowell Redwoods: A few miles north is the Fall Creek Unit– a second-growth redwood forest with a fern-lined river canyon and remnants of a successful lime-processing industry. Fall Creek is open for day use only, and includes almost twenty miles of connecting trails. Parking and trailheads are marked on Felton Empire Road off Highway 9
.
A few miles north is the Fall Creek Unit– a second-growth redwood forest with a fern-lined river canyon and remnants of a successful lime-processing industry. Fall Creek is open for day use only, and includes almost twenty miles of connecting trails. Parking and trailheads are marked on Felton Empire Road off Highway 9.
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Parque Estadual Castle Rock
15451 CA-35A few miles north is the Fall Creek Unit– a second-growth redwood forest with a fern-lined river canyon and remnants of a successful lime-processing industry. Fall Creek is open for day use only, and includes almost twenty miles of connecting trails. Parking and trailheads are marked on Felton Empire Road off Highway 9.
Address
335 Davenport Landing Rd
Davenport, CA 95017
Park Name
Coast Dairies State Park, Davenport Landing State Beach
Owner
State Parks
Activities
Sunbathing, Whale Watching, Tidepooling, Windsurfing, Surfing
Amenities
Restrooms, Tide Pools, Picnic Tables, Accessible Features, Benches, Kids Play Area
Fees
Free parking
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Davenport beach
446 CA-1Address
335 Davenport Landing Rd
Davenport, CA 95017
Park Name
Coast Dairies State Park, Davenport Landing State Beach
Owner
State Parks
Activities
Sunbathing, Whale Watching, Tidepooling, Windsurfing, Surfing
Amenities
Restrooms, Tide Pools, Picnic Tables, Accessible Features, Benches, Kids Play Area
Fees
Free parking
Greyhound Rock County Park
1551 Cabrillo HwyCurrently CLOSED due to CZU fire damage. Beautiful hike along the creek. Nice on bikes, too. Can hike to Berry Creek Falls if you want a long day hike.
Rancho Del Oso Nature and History Center
3600 CA-1Currently CLOSED due to CZU fire damage. Beautiful hike along the creek. Nice on bikes, too. Can hike to Berry Creek Falls if you want a long day hike.
Quaint, touristy beach with lots of restaurant access.
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Capitola Beach Company
131 Monterey AveQuaint, touristy beach with lots of restaurant access.
Watch surfing at historical break. Also surfer museum at the Lighthouse Park
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Steamer Lane
700 W Cliff DrWatch surfing at historical break. Also surfer museum at the Lighthouse Park
Land of Medicine Buddha
5800 Prescott RdSea otters, birds, harbor seals. Kayaking rentals.
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Moss Landing State Beach
Sea otters, birds, harbor seals. Kayaking rentals.
Hiking, biking, redwoods, waterfalls
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Parque Estadual da Floresta de Nisene Marks
Aptos Creek RoadHiking, biking, redwoods, waterfalls
Greyhound Rock County Park
1551 Cabrillo HwyNew Brighton State Beach
1500 Park AveLovely beach for a long walk in the sand.
Moss Landing State Beach
Sea otters, kayaking and birding
Sightseeing
Praia de Lighthouse Field State
Farol Walton
East Cliff DriveBeautiful lighthouse at Seabright Beach.
Aquário da Baía de Monterey
886 Cannery RowDrinks & Nightlife
Felton Music Hall
6275 Hwy 9Great venue for live music and quality food.