Monterey Bay Region

No reservation is needed. It is often cold and windy so dress accordingly. They provide boxes. Walk down the dirt road out front (marked by U-Pick signs) which lead to […]

Check the Noble Harvest website to visit their boutique lavender field when its in full bloom and harvest your own bunches. Spend time snapping pix surrounded by the sweet scent […]

Visit the small family farm of Vallejo Street in the heart of beautiful Watsonville, CA to see their field of nearly 2,000 dahlia plants in over 80 varieties, and pick […]

The Watsonville Strawberry Festival provides a fun, family-friendly experience in historic downtown Watsonville. Head to the plaza for a full weekend of carnival attractions, live entertainment and delicious strawberry treats! […]

Weather can change if u-pick is open, so please call the ranch in advance before you go! Experience the most fun part of growing fruits at the Ranch! Combined with […]

Each Summer on Thursday evenings, the Crow’s Nest offers its Summer Beach Party series with fun and funky live entertainment right on the beach. The party starts at 5:30 pm […]

Scotts Valley Art, Wine, and Beer Festival is back in the beautiful park setting of Skypark in Scotts Valley. This premier summer festival in the Santa Cruz Mountains has something […]

Celebrate National Roller Coaster Day by taking a spin on our National Historic Landmark, the Giant Dipper. The first 100 riders on the Giant Dipper will receive a Boardwalk Souvenir […]

FELTON - Join us for our first Holiday Line Dance Party in the gorgeous Bret Harte Hall at Roaring Camp! Instructors will lead you in a variety of line dances.

MONTEREY - Celebrate the holidays amidst the scenic coastline at Ice Skating by the Bay's seasonal ice skating rink located in Custom House Plaza behind Portola Hotel & Spa. Skaters […]

MONTEREY - Come to the Portola Hotel & Spa for a memorable Thanksgiving celebration at the Annual Thanksgiving Buffet in De Anza Ballroom. As you savor an array of delectable […]

FELTON - November 29-30, December 7-8, 14-23 A seasonal tradition returns to Santa Cruz with the Santa Cruz Holiday Lights Train. Vintage excursion cars, adorned with thousands of colorful lights, […]