Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park is just a quick drive from downtown Santa Cruz. But you’d never know it walking through its 40-acre grove of old-growth trees.

It's not often that a huge chunk of redwood forest gets redesigned for public recreation. So it's a cause for celebration that 7.3 miles of new trails are opening near Santa Cruz on December 3 ...

Shakespeare Santa Cruz: "Much Ado About Nothing" and "The Tempest" are presented beneath redwoods at the outdoors Sinsheimer-Stanley Festival Glen, where picnic tables have views of Monterey Bay.

Forest of Nisene Marks and Big Basin state parks offer spellbinding redwood hikes in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 73°F. Sunday, June 22nd 2025 ...

Tucked in the Santa Cruz Mountains, Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park is a redwoods wonderland, home to some of the most beautiful old-growth forests! The oldest trees here are a staggering 1800 ...

The roads in the Santa Cruz Mountains are made for, well, cruising. The dips and turns, made even more challenging when giant redwoods throw shade, require high-alert driving. Still, this was as ...