Redwood Hilltop Retreat Guidebook
Neighborhoods
Enjoy the mountain town of Felton, parks, streams and lots of Redwoods in a beautiful mountain setting.
22 locals recommend
Felton
Enjoy the mountain town of Felton, parks, streams and lots of Redwoods in a beautiful mountain setting.
You can take a tour on a boat with guides, one of the best places to observe otters and all coastal birds and seals. A real gem of the area about 30 mins south on Highway 1.
14 locals recommend
Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve
You can take a tour on a boat with guides, one of the best places to observe otters and all coastal birds and seals. A real gem of the area about 30 mins south on Highway 1.
Sightseeing
Train rides through the redwoods and also down to the Beach/Boardwalk.
58 locals recommend
Roaring Camp, Big Trees and Pacific Railroad Station
North Big Trees Park RoadTrain rides through the redwoods and also down to the Beach/Boardwalk.
Fun place to bring the family and kids. Rides , Fun and Games!
745 locals recommend
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park
400 Beach StFun place to bring the family and kids. Rides , Fun and Games!
Great place to have a snack or lunch/dinner and watch the seals up close.
143 locals recommend
Santa Cruz Wharf
21 Municipal WharfGreat place to have a snack or lunch/dinner and watch the seals up close.
Check out the world class zip line course and also the soda fountain and bookstore.
49 locals recommend
Mount Hermon Adventures
17 Conference DrCheck out the world class zip line course and also the soda fountain and bookstore.
Self guided tour of old growth redwoods, amazing forest views. This is a real gem of the area. 5 mins away.
335 locals recommend
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
101 N Big Trees Park RdSelf guided tour of old growth redwoods, amazing forest views. This is a real gem of the area. 5 mins away.
Lighthouse Field State Beach
Great views of the Santa Cruz coastline.
Take the time to visit historic Cannery Row, Monterey Bay aquarium and many shops and restaurants.
118 locals recommend
Monterey
Take the time to visit historic Cannery Row, Monterey Bay aquarium and many shops and restaurants.
Monterey Bay Aquarium
886 Cannery RowWonderful world class aquarium, a must see for the family.
World class coastline views and nature reserve. Sea otters, seals and other marine life.
309 locals recommend
Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
62 CA-1World class coastline views and nature reserve. Sea otters, seals and other marine life.
Huge white sand beach at the end of Ocean Ave. Lots of shops, restaurants and art galleries.
354 locals recommend
Carmel by the sea
San Antonio AvenueHuge white sand beach at the end of Ocean Ave. Lots of shops, restaurants and art galleries.
Restaurants
The Cremer House
6256 CA-9American restaurant and alehouse.
Rockys Cafe
6560 Hwy 9Great breakfasts with an excellent Eggs Benedict.
Cowboy Bar & Grill
5447 Hwy 9Good lunch and dinner menu, try the steak sandwich.
Big breakfasts, the breakfast crab benedict is recommended.
16 locals recommend
Heavenly Roadside Café
1210 Mt Hermon RdBig breakfasts, the breakfast crab benedict is recommended.
Lot of great seafood, salads, clam chowder on the wharf with great ocean views.
25 locals recommend
Stagnaro Bros.
59 Municipal WharfLot of great seafood, salads, clam chowder on the wharf with great ocean views.
Great food, a local favorite, the all you can eat salad bar is popular. Located right on the harbor beach.
276 locals recommend
Crow's Nest Restaurant
2218 E Cliff DrGreat food, a local favorite, the all you can eat salad bar is popular. Located right on the harbor beach.
Great place to have seafood and sandwiches right on the harbor with the boats next to you. Bring your jacket in the morning if its cool.
56 locals recommend
Aldo's Harbor Restaurant
790 Mariner Park WayGreat place to have seafood and sandwiches right on the harbor with the boats next to you. Bring your jacket in the morning if its cool.
Activities
Santa Cruz Whale Watching
1718 Brommer StSanta Cruz Wharf
21 Municipal WharfCoffee
White Raven
6253 Hwy 9Mountain Roasting
6263 Graham Hill RdBeaches
A great beach to bring the family with stair access and not too crowded.
59 locals recommend
Seabright State Beach
A great beach to bring the family with stair access and not too crowded.
Large wide beach in a beautiful area about 20 mins south on Highway 1.
63 locals recommend
Rio Del Mar State Beach
Large wide beach in a beautiful area about 20 mins south on Highway 1.
Great family beach, check out the Cement Ship landmark for this beautiful beach. Dogs on a leash.
97 locals recommend
Seacliff State Beach
State Park DriveGreat family beach, check out the Cement Ship landmark for this beautiful beach. Dogs on a leash.
Cowell Beach
Front StCheck out this popular 'beginner' surf spot on West Cliff Drive.
Excellent vantage points to see great local surfing. Your actually just above the action on the cliff! Epic large surf in the wintertime. Visit the Santa Cruz Surf Museum at the lighthouse, check the hours.
81 locals recommend
Steamer Lane
700 W Cliff DrExcellent vantage points to see great local surfing. Your actually just above the action on the cliff! Epic large surf in the wintertime. Visit the Santa Cruz Surf Museum at the lighthouse, check the hours.