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Headlights shine through the growing darkness as a vibrant sunset colors the sky over Coolidge Drive at UC Santa Cruz. As the campus was being envisioned, Coolidge Drive was originally called the ...

The park is open daily from 8 a.m. until sunset. Although admission is free, parking at the state park costs $10. You'll find Wilder Ranch State Park just west of central Santa Cruz. For more ...

Lighthouse Field State Beach: This beautiful beach is located near the Santa Cruz lighthouse, and is a popular spot for surfing and beachcombing. Visitors can also take a stroll along the nearby ...

You can also stop in to the Santa Cruz Surfing Museum along your stroll, which is stationed inside the Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse. Recent travelers and locals said West Cliff Drive is a must-do.