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The stretch of coast between Santa Cruz and Pacifica (known to locals as the Slow Coast) is packed with amazing views, charming small towns, and beautiful beaches, yet despite its proximity to San Francisco is much less crowded than Big Sur and other famous sections of California's dramatic coastline. The adjacent Santa Cruz Mountains also contain a number of fun diversions for outdoor lovers, allowing for the creation of a jam-packed day trip loop.

I received a text from my hubby the other day when he was away on a business trip. It said, “Can we go for a hike?” Um, yes! I love hiking. I love hiking with my favorite guy. and I LOVE day dates! Seriously the best. All happy and in love without the dressing up and …

Old Santa Cruz Highway. Straight section of the road has to curve around a redwood tree.

Boulder Creek, CA. Looking up the creek from its juncture with the San Lorenzo River in the Santa Cruz Mountains, high summer. Photo by Blue Gryphon Media, shared on Pinterest under Creative Commons License Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0), details @ http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/ .

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A hazy orange sunset looking through my redwood framed window overlooking the San Lorenzo Valley

Cruising along the curvy, redwood-lined Highway 17 through the Santa Cruz Mountains, it’s almost hard to spot the charming suburb that’s tucked between the trees: Scotts Valley.

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There are no bad seasons here in Santa Cruz mountains. Wet winter clears the horizon and produces dramatic clouds, green Spring is full of wildflowers, Fall brings orange and bright yellow occasion…

Planning a trip to the Central Coast and looking for some of the best redwood hikes near Santa Cruz? We got you covered! With serene hiking trails, cooler temperatures, and photo opportunities around every corner, it’s no surprise that the coastal redwoods are a popular getaway destination, especially in the summer. If you’re wondering which

I literally stumbled upon this spot in the Santa Cruz Mountains this weekend. I'm still pinching myself that I found this location in peak bloom with the fog producing beautiful beams of light. What are the chances?? Thanks for looking!

Foggy Santa Cruz. Here's a tip for people who want to vacation at the beach. This is what summer looks like.

When most folks think of Santa Cruz County, they imagine its iconic beaches and breathtaking coastline, but the small, forested communities in the Santa Cruz Mountains are just as dreamy as its ocean views. If you’re searching for the scent of the redwoods and the desire for a slower place, this is just the spot for you. Spend the day or extend your stay, the San Lorenzo Valley is waiting for you to explore.

Boulder Creek, California. In the Santa Cruz mountains, Northern California. Lived here.