Monterey Bay Region

Don your Santa hats and unbox your jingle bells because Morgan Hill’s annual Holiday Lights Parade returns on December 2, 2023 and is made possible by the Morgan Hill Kiwanis […]

Get in the festive spirit with a day of sipping and shopping at Lion Ranch Vineyards and Winery for the local Maker’s Market on Sunday, December 3, 2023 from 11:00 […]

Self-Guided Tours Stroll through the Monarch Butterfly Natural Preserve and be on the lookout for every splash of orange on the walk! The monarch migration is variable, please check the […]

Join us for this incredible community event by Nueva Esperanza, the 4th Annual Morgan Hill Holiday Posada on Sunday, December 10 from 3:30 p.m. at the Morgan Hill Community and […]

Stroll over sand dunes, enjoy beautiful ocean views, and gain a unique opportunity to view Northern elephant seals on this 3-mile, 2.5-hour guided trail! Layered clothing, closed-toed shoes, and rain/wind […]

Bring your friends and family and have fun with the City of Morgan Hill’s free Magical Holiday event at Magical Bridge Playground. The playground is an inclusive park designed for […]

A seasonal tradition returns to Santa Cruz with the Santa Cruz Holiday Lights Train. Vintage excursion cars, adorned with thousands of colorful lights, roll through city streets past homes of […]

Reserve your room on New Year’s Eve and get 2 TICKETS to dance the night away to The Joint Chiefs (Funk/Classic R&B) featuring Tony Lindsay (Grammy-winning singer of Santana)! Enjoy […]

Take a leisurely walk to the site where the town of Loma Prieta was cocated and the hidden spot deep in the redwood forest where marine fossils can be found. […]

On the first Friday evening of every month, Santa Cruz galleries, shops, and cultural venues open their doors to showcase the works of Santa Cruz County artists. With a block […]

Explore the ocean without getting your feet wet on this exciting tidepool tour! Join an interpretive docent to climb up the rocky trail and out to view the amazing animals […]

California King Tides are coming to the shores of Santa Cruz County this winter! These naturally occurring and predictable events are when the highest and lowest tides hit our shores […]