We are finally planning a wedding after 8 years together and 3 years engaged! I know the timing is pretty anti-climactic for most of you, but we are still excited to celebrate our commitment and love with our closest family and friends!

We'd like to plan a celebration that reflects who we are as a couple and so, as a couple who loves to explore the great outdoors together, we've chosen the beautiful coastal redwood location of Monte Toyon just south of Santa Cruz, CA tucked in a redwood forest retreat. Please check this site for information on activities, lodging, transportation, RSVPs and more! We're looking forward to a wonderful time with great company!

Monday, March 19, 2007

Things to do in the Area

Beaches
Area beaches are open to the public from sunrise to sunset. There are secluded locations as well as large open spaces for walks, sunbathing, beach volleyball, picnics, etc.

Walking Trails
The area has many paths to incredible vistas along coastal edges and high mountain trails that overlook Monterey Bay and the Pacific Ocean. Some locations include: Ocean View Ave, West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz Wharf, East Cliff Esplanade, Capitola Village, Watsonville Wetlands

Mountain Biking
Wilder Ranch State Park is one of the many places to mountain bike. This 7,000 acre park has over 34-miles of marked hiking, biking and equestrian trails, with views of the ocean.

Shopping in downtown Santa Cruz
Pacific Avenue is a popular shopping, strolling, dining and entertainment area with over 200 unique retail shops.

Highway 1
Drive on famous Highway 1 along the Pacific Coast to Monterey and Big Sur. The drive is breathtaking.

West Cliff Drive in Santa Cruz
One of the immediate area's most scenic urban coastline routes. It has a 2-mile path along the bluff's edge, that connects Natural Bridge State Park and the Santa Cruz Wharf and Main Beach.

Whale Watching
Between June-August, Blue and Humpback Whales are in their migratory season and best seen from a whale watch boat

Bird Watching
August is the primary birding time in the area's forests & mountain regions. State Parks offer many good birding sites.

Mystery Spot
Take a 45-minute guided walk into the forest where there are puzzling variations in gravity, perspective, heights and other anomolies. www.mysteryspot.com

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
An amusement park with 35 thrilling rides, games, restaurants, miniature golf and arcade.
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