The Player's Club (Activities)

(Where to Play in Santa Cruz)
Welcome to the Central Coast. There are lots of free-time activities within minutes and some other Northern California highlights close by.
Monterey is 40 miles south
Carmel 50 miles south
San Francisco 75 miles north

Visit the Redwoods!
on Highway 9, just outside of Santa Cruz!
Cowell State Park, Felton CA (short hikes)
http://www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=546
Big Basin, Boulder Creek, CA (short and LONG hikes)http://www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=540

Wineries
www.scmwa.com
www.atlasofwineries.com/santacruz.html
Most located in the Santa Cruz Mountains off of Highways 9 & 35. There are also many tasting rooms in the city of Santa Cruz.

Historic Downtown Santa Cruz/Pedestrian Mall
Pacific Avenue (Map)
Shopping, restaurants, nightlife, movie theaters, Longs Drugs, Trader Joe’s(grocery), free trade coffee.

Bike Rentals
Bicycle Rental Center 131 Center Street
(831) 426.8687

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
400 Beach Street, Santa Cruz
www.beachboardwalk.com
Open Sat and Sun 11-6pm (Amusement park rides)
Huge Arcade, bowling, mini-golf, laser tag. All open everyday at 10:00am.(admission is free, games are $5.00)

In the Monterey Bay
Charter a Boat! Sail Santa Cruz!
Small groups, about $40/person, includes wine and sailing and lots of fun.
www.lighthallcharters.com (831) 429.1970
www.chardonnay.com (831) 423.1213

The Kayak Connection
www.kayakconnection.com (831)479.1121

Surfing Lessons
Cowell Beach n Bikini Surf Shop 109 Beach Street
(831) 427.2355

Monterey Bay Aquarium
886 Cannery Row
Monterey, CA 93940
24-Hr. Info: (831) 648-4888
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Daily
www.mbayaq.org