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Santa Cruz is well-known as California's favorite beachside destination. So when locals host friends and family for visits during summertime, the holiday season or just for a long weekend, the Santa Cruz County Conference and Visitors Council has a way to help! A free Visiting Friends and Relatives Kit, (VFR) is packed with information for your guests on all there is to see and do in town.
Residents of Santa Cruz County are welcome to stop by the year-round visitor center at 303 Water Street, Suite 100 in Santa Cruz for this free kit. Complete with an Official Santa Cruz County Traveler's Guide, shopping directories, a Birding and Wildlife Watching guide, brochures and other goodies, this valuable resource is an ideal way to open a visitor's eyes to the many things to do in the area. Read more...
As most locals know, Santa Cruz offers an abundance of fun, family-friendly activities all add up to a great time to get out and enjoy our county. There are a host of fun-filled events happening every weekend so get the family out and enjoy! Here are our favorites for this week:
21st Annual Santa Cruz Blues Festival
December 31, 1969 - May 26, 2013
Music Festival bringing you the best in Blues & American Roots music for 20 years. Fun for the entire family with food, beer & wine.
Location:
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Annual Civil War Battles and Encampment
December 31, 1969 - May 27, 2013
Visit encampments of Union & Confederate soldiers. See battles at one of the West's longest-running Civil War reenactments.
Location:
831.335.4484 | visit web site | more info
Annual Santa Cruz Longboard Club Invitational
December 31, 1969 - May 26, 2013
West Coast's oldest, longest-running competitive surfing event, featuring amateur + pro surfers, 11 age groups.
Location:
831.234.2278 | visit web site | more info
American Crown Circus
December 31, 1969 - May 23, 2013
An evening of fun & amazement! Come enjoy the aerial acts, clowns, magic and fun for all ages! Wednesday night: 7:00 pm show, Thursday night: 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm show
Location:
831.438.1010 | visit web site | more info
Annieglass Platemaker Dinner: Outstanding in the Field & Storrs Winery
December 31, 1969 - May 23, 2013
Dinners in the warehouse to celebrate 30 years of making art for the table. A 4 course meal with wine hosted by Annie and served on a variety of Annieglass in the company of the chefs and vintners.
Location:
831.761.2041 | visit web site | more info
