In the Ben Lomond area, Big Basin Redwoods is California’s oldest state park. It offers the largest continuous strand of ancient coastal redwoods south of San Francisco.

Roaring Camp is mostly targeted to children, but consider taking a genuine steam powered train through the redwoods and up the hill to view, up close and personal, the redwood fairy rings.

The ride is 30 minutes each way in an open or closed top (ride in the open car to experience the true beauty and wonder of these majestic trees) and you have 15 minutes to wander the fairy rings.

Santa Cruz Boardwalk, A small oceanside boardwalk built in 1907. Great place to walk the beach, eat at one of the restaurants on the wharf or enjoy some of the rides!

Capitola is a picturesque oceanside city with great restaurants, coastal views and shopping.

The Mystery Spot is a gravitational anomaly located in the redwood forests just outside of Santa Cruz, California. It is a circular area of effect around 150 feet or 46 meters in diameter. Within the Mystery Spot you will be stunned as your perceptions of the laws of physics and gravity are questioned. But don't take our word for it, come and decide for yourself!”

12 pm- 8 pm weekends. $1.00 per ride, cash only. Leaves every 1/2 hour from 3 stops.

Yes, there is a hiking path up to the Meadow.