RECREATION

Recreation Areas

• Moran Lake Park
  Located at East Cliff Drive & Lake Avenue
  831-462-8333
  This 9.2 acre regional park offers beach access, picnicking, surfing, and fishing. Open sunrise to sunset.

Bowling

• Boardwalk Bowl
  115 Cliff Street • Santa Cruz, CA 95060
  831-426-3324
  This state-of-the-art bowling center includes a restaurant, bar, and pro shop. Available for birthday parties and "Atomic Bowling." more...  map

Fishing

• Santa Cruz Sportfishing
  P. O. Box 5235 • Santa Cruz, CA 95063
  Located at Upper Santa Cruz Harbor, Dock H
  831-426-4690
  This company provides charter fishing and whale watching cruises aboard a 50 foot Delta boat. Private charters are also available. more...

• Stagnaros Sport Fishing
  P.O. Box 1340 • Santa Cruz, CA 95061
  Located at Santa Cruz Wharf
  831-427-2334
  This historic landmark business offers something for everyone including fishing trips, scenic bay cruises, whale watching, and more. Private party charters are available. more...

Golf

• De Laveaga Disc Golf Course
  Located in De Laveaga Park
  831-423-7217
  Considered one of the best disc golf courses in the world, De Laveaga features 27 challenging holes and it is home to the "Master's Cup" Pro-Am Tournament each April. more...

• De Laveaga Golf Shop & Driving Range
  401 Upper Park Road • Santa Cruz, CA 95065
  831-423-7212
  This public 18 hole championship golf course includes a restaurant, cocktail lounge, and a night lighted driving range.  map

• Pasatiempo Golf Club
  20 Clubhouse Road • Santa Cruz, CA 95060
  831-459-9155
  Many of the holes offer spectacular views of nearby Monterey Bay. Pasatiempo is an ideal destination to access Golf Digest's top three courses you can play in California. Pasatiempo’s outstanding facilities, such as the Hollins House, also make it the perfect place for golf outings, corporate meetings, banquets, weddings, and fine dining. Golf Digest Senior Travel Editor Matt Ginella revealed his top 10 list of public golf courses. Among Chambers Bay, Doral, Pebble Beach, Spyglass...Pasatiempo is #1.  more...  map

Hiking & Climbing

• Pacific Edge Climbing Gym
  104 Bronson Street, Suite 12 • Santa Cruz, CA 95062
  831-454-9254
  One of the largest rock gyms in the world offering indoor climbing at its finest. Classes available for ages 6 and up. more...  map

Swimming

• Cowell Beach
  101 Beach Street • Santa Cruz, CA 95060
  831-420-6014
  Sun worshippers can play volleyball or stroll along this sandy beach. Open sunrise to sunset.  map

• Pleasure Point Inn
  2-3665 East Cliff Drive • Santa Cruz, CA 95062
  831-469-6161, 877-557-2567
  Open daily from sunrise to sunset, this coastal access point is a popular Santa Cruz surfing spot. more...  map

• Santa Cruz Harbor Beach
  135 Fifth Avenue • Santa Cruz, CA 95060
  Located at East Cliff Drive
  831-475-6161
  Adjacent to the Santa Cruz Harbor, this beach provides volleyball activities and is within easy walking distance of restaurants and shops. Open sunrise to sunset.  map

• Seabright/Castle Beach
  Located at East Cliff Drive at Seabright Avenue
  831-429-2850
  A long sandy beach between the Boardwalk and the Santa Cruz Harbor with fire rings available. Open daily from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

• Twin Lakes State Beach
  Located at East Cliff Drive at Seventh Avenue
  831-429-2850
  Situated at the entrance of Schwann Lagoon, this is one of the area's warmest beaches, with outdoor showers and restrooms provided.