Community Life
Best Bike Ride
West Cliff Drive
1 This vibrant, two-mile long, mixed-use bicycle path stretches from the Municipal Wharf to Natural Bridges State Park.
2 On any given day, you can see surfers, otters, sea lions, pelicans, dogs, skimboarders, bodysurfers, kayakers, dolphins, whales and more.
3 West Cliff Drive is home to the Santa Cruz Surfing Museum, which was established in 1986 and has collections dating back to the earliest days of mainland surfing.
4 West Cliff Drive is dog-friendly and family-friendly.
5 It boasts two prime spots for watching the migrating Monarch butterflies: Lighthouse Field and Natural Bridges State Park. CJ
Best Farmers Market
Aptos Farmers Market
1 The Aptos Farmers Market was voted America’s Favorite Farmers Market in California by America’s Farmland Trust.
2 The market features 90 vendors, most of whom are certified organic or use sustainable farming methods.
3 In addition to offering fruits and vegetables, the market offers grass-fed meats and poultry, sustainable fish, oysters, handcrafted cheeses, locally produced olive oil, pasta and gourmet sauces, juices, sauerkraut, Corralitos smoked sausages and bacon, artisan breads and baked goods, and more.
4 The market is open every Saturday, rain or shine, from 8 a.m. until noon.
5 The market regularly features live music and special events. CJ
Best Wedding Venue
Seascape Beach Resort
1 The ocean-view wedding site at this elegant resort overlooks the Monterey Bay.
2 An expert staff seeks to help create a dream wedding ceremony.
3 Wedding planners specialize in creating stylish receptions for up to 280 guests.
4 The resort’s executive chefs specialize in elegant California coastal cuisine.
5 Banquet rooms from 700 – 4,000 square feet also offer catering venues for the bridal shower, rehearsal dinner, brunch, reception and a honeymoon package. JS
Beach
Seabright Beach
East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz
RUNNERS-UP Capitola Beach, Twin Lakes Beach
Bike Ride
West Cliff Drive
RUNNERS-UP Nisene Marks, Wilder Ranch
Boardwalk Ride
Giant Dipper
400 Beach St., Santa Cruz,
423-5590, beachboardwalk.com
RUNNERS-UP Fireball, Log Ride
Derby Girl
Kosher Assault Â
RUNNERS-UP Def Jen Wreckers, Hell Louise
Dog Park
Aptos Polo Grounds
2255 Huntington Drive, Aptos,
RUNNERS-UP Frederick Street, Scotts Valley Dog Park
Farmers Market
Aptos Farmers Market at Cabrillo Â
6500 Soquel Drive, Aptos, 728-5060
RUNNERS-UP Downtown, Westside Â
Local Athlete (non-Derby)
Luke Rockhold
RUNNERS-UP Nat Young, Tyler Fox
Neighborhood
Seabright
RUNNERS-UP Pleasure Point, Westside
Nonprofit Group
Save Our Shores  Â
345 Lake Ave., # A, Santa Cruz,
462-5660, saveourshores.org
RUNNERS-UP Second Harvest Food Bank, Take Back Santa Cruz
Place of Worship
Twin Lakes Church
2701 Cabrillo College Drive, Aptos,
465-3300, tlc.org
RUNNERS-UP Inner Light Ministries, Temple Beth El Â
Place to walk/jog/hike
West Cliff Drive
RUNNERS-UP Nisene Marks State Park, Wilder Ranch State Park
Retreat Center
Land of Medicine Buddha
5800 Prescott Road, Soquel
462-8383, landofmedicinebuddha.org
RUNNERS-UP Mount Hermon Conference Center, Mount Madonna Center
Wedding Venue
Seascape Beach Resort
1 Seascape Resort Drive, Aptos,
688-6800, seascaperesort.com
RUNNERS-UP Chaminade, Shadowbrook
