Parks in Boulder Creek, California

This park is the granddaddy of all the incredible California state parks. Big Basin has wonderful camping as well as tent cabins with interior wood stoves. Lovely Wastahi Campground is all walk-in ... More on Trails

Lovely campground, but crowded with loud partiers and yes, alcohol-induced More on Trails

Starting deep within the majestic redwood forest of the coastal range, this ride takes you over the mountain and down to the rolling grasslands near the coast. The return ride over the summit offer... More on Trails

A great trail with a variety of scenery and terrain. It was unusually hot t More on Trails

Although the 12- mile trail takes about six hours, moderate hikers can easily handle it (pick up a map at the ... More on travelandleisure

An easy hike that parallels the park road, so none too remote. The falls ar More on Trails

Hike out to the falls�"one of the basin�s most popular destinations�"and enjoy the magnificence of nature, a bit of history, and perhaps even an adventure or two. The hike to Berry Creek Falls affo... More on Bigbasin.org

Three waterfalls highlight this very popular hike through stately groves of redwood giants. The first, Berry Creek Falls, appears as a lace curtain in a fern- and moss-covered grotto. The second, S... More on Trails

From redwood groves to grand vistas, this semi-loop along the north rim of Big Basin Redwoods State Park offers excellent scenery and delightful walking. Between the redwood groves and the vistas, the hike passes oddly weathered sandstone ... More on Trails

This short and easy self-guiding nature trail is the perfect way to begin your visit to Big Basin. In a beautiful setting you will learn about the magnificent coast redwood trees this park was created to protect, and also about some ... More on Trails

Category: Amusement Places Special Effects Arcade is a quality source of laughter and enjoyment in California. Visit us ... More on localamusementparks.com

Depending on your outlook, the Mystery Spot is either a reasonably priced tourist trap or a gateway to anot... More on NileGuide

Being a geeky kid with a scientist for a father, this place was always entertaining, not to mention a head-... More on Trekaroo

The Boardwalk's roots go back to 1865, when John Leibrandt opened a public bathhouse near the mouth of the ... More on Beachboardwalk.com

Its free to just walk around the park. 8. More on Epinions.com

Santa Cruz County Conference & Visitors Council. 831/425-1234; 800/833-3494. 1211 Ocean St. Santa Cruz County offers the quintessential California ... More on Visitcalifornia.com