Roaring Redwood Railroad Adventure

Just blocks from the beaches of Monterey Bay and California's world famous Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, UCSC Inn and Conference Center, offers the finest hotel accommodations in town. Our attractively furnished guest rooms offer comfort, style and a host of other amenities. After your busy day...

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From trees to shining seas!

The Santa Cruz, Big Trees & Pacific Railway Company operates passenger and freight services on one of the oldest and most historic lines in California. When the route opened in 1875 it carried picnickers and tourists to the Big Trees and Santa Cruz. Today’s Beach Trains travel through Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, down the scenic San Lorenzo River Gorge, across a 1909 steel truss bridge, and through an 1875 tunnel before arriving at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.

Beach Train standard-gauge excursions to or from Santa Cruz and return (3 hours round trip)

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In these two hour lessons we introduce surfing fundamentals, etiquette, safety, wave dynamics, paddling skills, surfboard positioning, maneuvering, proper stand-up and riding techniques. We have both Open Groups and Private Groups available by reservation. Form your own private group with 4 or more.

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Explore the wonders of our nation’s newest national marine sanctuary in sea kayaks. The three-hour tour places you in the home of sea otters while paddling through kelp bed forests. Shy harbor seals will follow our route out to Seal Rock where sea lions are gathered in concentrated numbers. Your guide provides you with lively background information on the hidden wonders in this enchanting meeting of land and sea.

Tour Time: Every Sunday at 8:30am

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