Your guide to Santa Cruz County.
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August Family Events
Ocean Explorers Marine Science Summer Camp | June 15 - Aug. 21
100 Shaffer Road
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
831.459.3800, http://seymourcenter.ucsc.edu
Gilroy Gardens – Enchanted Wings | July 13 - Aug 16
3050 Hecker Pass/Hwy 152, Gilroy
408.840.7100, http://www.gilroygardens.org
Watsonville Strawberry Festival at Monterey Bay | Aug 1 - 2
Ramsay Park, Watsonville
831.724.3900, http://www.mbsf.com
Day Out with Thomas | Aug 1 - 2
Roaring Camp Railroad, Felton
831.335.4484, http://www.roaringcamp.com
Free Concert – GREG KIHN BAND | Aug 7 (6:30-8:30pm)
SC Beach Boardwalk, 400 Beach St., Santa Cruz
831.423.5590, http://www.beachboardwalk.com
Full Moon Madness | Aug 8 (6:30-9pm)
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
831.335.7077, http://www.mountainparks.org
Full Moon Madness Astronomy Night | Aug 8 (6:30-9pm)
Henry Cowell Redwoods
831.335.7077, http://www.santacruzstateparks.org
Free Concert – PAPA DOO RUN RUN | Aug 14 (6:30-8:30pm)
SC Beach Boardwalk, 400 Beach St., Santa Cruz
831.423.5590, http://www.beachboardwalk.com
Aloha Celebrity Races & Polynesian Festival | Aug 16 (9am)
Santa Cruz Wharf
831.420.5273, http://www.ci.santa-cruz.ca.us
Free Concert – PATTY SMYTH SCANDAL | Aug 21 (6:30-8:30pm)
SC Beach Boardwalk, 400 Beach St., Santa Cruz
831.423.5590, http://www.beachboardwalk.com
Special Interests
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Nature
Beaches, Parks, Natural Habitats, Wildlife, Museums, Events & Activities
Museums
Cars, Motorcycles, Surfing, Art, Nature & the Unusual
Agriculture
Living History, U-pick farms, Museums, Events
Gardens
From Roses and Manicured Gardens to Native Plantings
History
Historic Sites, Museums, & Events
Attractions
Roller Coasters, Train Rides, Sealife Labs & Mysterious Places
Visual Arts
Galleries, Museums, Artist's Studios, Festivals
Scenic Sights
Special Places, Great Views, Casual Explorations
Performing Arts
Theater, Entertainment, Cultural Heritage
Family
Fun activities, festivals and events for the whole family
Couples
Fun activities, festivals and events for couples
Photos
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Shopping
Indicates locations for great shopping
Dog Friendly
Indicates where dogs are welcome at beaches and parks
Birding
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