Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park 101 North Big Trees Park Road, Felton, CA 95018, Located on Highway 9 in the Santa Cruz Mountains, 831-438-2396, This park is home to a variety of trees, including a stand of Ponderosa pines. It offers 15 miles of hiking and riding trails, picnic areas, a nature center, bookstore, and fishing for steelhead and salmon. more... 

Loch Lomond Recreation Area 100 Loch Lomond Way, Felton, CA 95018, 831-335-7424, This recreational area offers picnicking, hiking, a nature center, interpretive walks with rangers, bait, tackle, and fishing licenses. It also offers row boat and electric motorboat rentals. They are open from March 1 through September 15. 

Redwood Riding Adventures 365 Manzanita PO BOX 529, Felton, CA 95018, 831-278-0679, This equine company provides horseback riding in the Redwoods on quality horses, as well as lessons, leasing, and boarding. Vacation horse lodging is available, call for an appointment.