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When most folks think of Santa Cruz County, they imagine its iconic beaches and breathtaking coastline, but the small, forested communities in the Santa Cruz Mountains are just as dreamy as its ocean views. If you’re searching for the scent of the redwoods and the desire for a slower place, this is just the spot for you. Spend the day or extend your stay, the San Lorenzo Valley is waiting for you to explore.

Santa Cruz is a popular coastal destination in California that offers lots of exciting things to do for everyone. Spend some time exploring the vibrant atmosphere to discover the best things to do in Santa Cruz – from the scenic beach and boardwalk attractions to exploring the massive redwood forests.

The redwood forests of the Santa Cruz Mountains are breathtaking.

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Old Santa Cruz Highway. Straight section of the road has to curve around a redwood tree.

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A hazy orange sunset looking through my redwood framed window overlooking the San Lorenzo Valley

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The Santa Cruz Mountains are a special part of Northern California that almost feels hidden and secret, as so many people drive right from Los Gatos to Santa Cruz Boardwalk without every stopping to see anything else. And don’t get me wrong, the boardwalk is always a fun time but there are tons of hidden things to do in the Santa Cruz Mountains that are worth a stop. I just visited (again) last week with my husband and had to share all these secret places with you. | California travel tips…

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In California, water is precious. The state’s hidden pools are yet another reason to treasure it.

500px.com/photo/22689665 Wow I just got out of a long flu hibernation. Hopefully I'll be back to normal tomorrow to enjoy the coast, but today it's bowl games and finishing Christmas pics. This was taken during the #santacruz2012 photowalk a couple weeks back. Shooting mid-day in a forest is really tough. I'd prefer early morning light or a foggy/rainy day, but this challenge was fun. I didn't want to go HDR and decided to see how much I could get out of a single exposure with the D800. I…

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