recreation
Wilder Ranch
This 1800s dairy ranch and its 7,000 acres are bound to please anyone who loves history or the outdoors. You can tour a Victorian-era home, a Gothic revival farmhouse, and even a water-powered machine shop. If you want to bike, hike, or sightsee, this state park is perfect. With a whopping 35 miles of trails, Wilder Ranch will take you from breathtaking views of the bluffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean to the foothills by Highway One. It’s an unmatched natural getaway in Westside.
Farmers Market
This weekly farmer’s market regularly tops the Santa Cruz Metro’s “People Poll.” If you’ve been meaning to shop organic, this is a great way to do it – all of the produce are 100% certified organic, and there are plenty of artisanal foods, wines, sustainably caught seafood, beauty products, and pasture raised meats available. There’s also live music year-round, so you can support local artists or even sign up to play a show of your own. With an abundance of free parking and an espresso bar for early risers, the Westside Farmer’s Market will give you something to look forward to each week.
