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Monarch Butterflies

Monarch butterflies hibernate at Natural Bridges State Park

Whale watching

Gray whales migrate through the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary

The Snowy Plover

A threatened species, but plentiful on south county beaches

Northern Elephant Seal

Seasonally, partake in a docent-led tour

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Capitola Hotel

Steps to the beach, in heart of Capitola Village

Howard Johnson Inn at Santa Cruz Wharf

Offers comfortable ocean view guest rooms

Best Western Plus Capitola-By-the-Sea

Near beach, shops & quaint Capitola/Soquel Village



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Arboretum at UC Santa Cruz


Enjoy the year-round beauty of drought-tolerant non-invasive plant collections from Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and California.

Bird Watching, Points of Interest, Wildlife Watch , Misc. Shopping, Specialty Gifts, Tours

CONTACT DETAILS:
Arboretum Road at High Street (1490 High Street), Santa Cruz
Phone: 831.427.2998
arboretum.ucsc.edu
DATE/TIME:
Arboretum open daily 9am - 5pm (except Thanksgiving & Christmas). Norrie's Gift Shop open daily 10am - 4pm.




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Thoughtful Thursday

A sweet banana slug makes its way through Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park




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