The best of Santa Cruz County community life, as chosen by our readers.
Best Beach
East Cliff Dr at Seabright Ave, Santa Cruz.
E Cliff Dr at 7th Ave, Santa Cruz. 831.429.2850
Natural Bridges State Beach.html
2531 West Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz. 831.423.4609
Best Bike Ride
West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz
1401 Coast Rd, Santa Cruz. 831.426.0505
East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz
Best Boardwalk Ride
400 Beach St, Santa Cruz. 831.423.5590
Best Derby Girl
santacruzderbygirls.org/
Best Dog Park
It’s Beach
West Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz.
361 Kings Village Rd, Scotts Valley.
Aptos Dog Park at the Polo Grounds
2255 Huntington Ave, Aptos.
Best Farmers Market
Downtown—Santa Cruz Community Farmers Market
Wed, 2:30-6:30pm year-round
Lincoln and Cedar St, Santa Cruz. 831.454.0566
Cabrillo/Aptos—Monterey Bay Certified Farmers Markets
Sat, 8am-noon year-round
Cabrillo College, 6500 Soquel Dr, Aptos. 831.728.5060
Westside—Santa Cruz Community Farmers Market
Sat, 9am-1pm year-round
Western Dr and Mission St, Santa Cruz. 831.454.0566
Best Local Athlete
Surfer
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Mel
Surfer
www.oakley.com/sports/surf/athletes/213
Football (Baltimore Ravens)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brendon_Ayanbadejo
Best Local Hero
Eric Charles
wamm.org
durbinrock.com
grindouthunger.org
Best Neighborhood
Seabright
Westside
Pleasure Point
Best Nonprofit
2685 Chanticleer Ave, Santa Cruz. 831.465.5000
912 41st Ave, Santa Cruz. grindouthunger.org
345 Lake Ave, Santa Cruz. 831.462.5660
Best Place to Jog/ Hike
West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz
Aptos Creek Rd, Aptos. 831.763.7062
333 Golf Club Dr, Santa Cruz. 831.420.5270
Best Retreat Center
5800 Prescott Rd, Soquel. 831.462.8383
445 Summit Rd, Watsonville. 408.847.0406
8205 Glen Haven Rd, Soquel. 831.479.6714
Best State Park
1401 Coast Rd, Santa Cruz. 831.426.0505
Henry Cowell (Redwods State Park)
101 N Big Trees Park Rd, Felton. 831.438.2396
Forest of Nisene Marks State Park
Aptos Creek Rd and Soquel Dr, Aptos. 831.763.7063
Most Unfortunate Trend
Violence/Crime
Homelessness
Gangs
Best Wedding Venue
8205 Glen Haven Rd, Soquel. 831.479.6714
1 Chaminade Ln, Santa Cruz. 831.475.5600
1 Seascape Resort Dr, Aptos. 831.688.6800