Parks, trails, outdoor events, and nature activities in Aromas, CA. Get outside and explore.
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Join our Readers' Book Club to share the joy of reading and to expand your reading horizons. We will read thought-provoking adult fiction of various genres for readers of different ages and background. We will be reading five different titles in 2026: The Snows of Kilimanjaro and other stories by...
Observe one of the ocean's most intelligent creatures — the giant Pacific octopus. Watch as it uses its eight arms to explore, solve puzzles, and interact with enrichment activities provided by aquarists.
Possible topics may include: creating an email account, creating documents, attaching files, using premium subscription library resources, downloading and streaming content like movies, books, and audiobooks, and more. Please bring any devices you use and have your necessary passwords and library...
A hands-on touch pool area where visitors can gently touch sea stars, hermit crabs, and sea cucumbers. Learn about the intertidal zone and the resilient creatures that live there.
Large community park with playgrounds, sports fields, amphitheater, walking trails, and site of the former Gilroy Garlic Festival.
This encourages community, socialization, and creativity among the older individuals who may be at higher risk for isolation and mental health. Stephany Buswell has been in writers’ group for approximately ten years. What has grown out of this was her memoir, published in 2022. She is...
Explore the diverse habitats of Monterey Bay, from rocky reefs to sandy seafloor. See bat rays, flatfish, crabs, and other local species in recreated underwater environments.
Get creative with a new craft each week! From fuse beads and mosaics to fun yarn projects, there's always something new to make. Best for children 6+. Children under 6 yrs old will need an adult present to help them. Drop in, no registration needed.
The Saturday Shakespeare Club will present five meetings on Shakespeare’s famous tragedy, Macbeth. The play, which explores themes of power, ambition, guilt and the corrupting nature of evil, contains some of Shakespeare’s best known lines. Macbeth is one of the plays that will be...
An outdoor exhibit featuring shorebirds including snowy plovers, black-necked stilts, and other coastal birds in a naturalistic sandy habitat.
Historic winery with a stunning outdoor amphitheater hosting major concerts and comedy shows in summer. Panoramic valley views.
Explore the mysteries of the deep sea in this groundbreaking exhibit featuring bioluminescent creatures, giant isopods, and other rarely-seen animals from the ocean's twilight zone and beyond. Sections include Down to the Deep, The Midwater, The...
R.E.A.D sessions are 25 minutes long. By appointment only. For more information or to register, contact SCPL Telephone Information: 831-427-7713 or elibrary@santacruzpl.org
Downtown community park hosting the famous Mushroom Mardi Gras and other festivals. Features playground, splash pad, amphitheater, and skate park.
Garfield Park Branch Library is a public branch library in Santa Cruz, CA. Open 2,318 hours per year across 52 weeks. The facility is 2,343 square feet.
Meet rescued southern sea otters in this beloved exhibit. Watch daily feedings and learn about the aquarium's pioneering Sea Otter Program, which has helped raise and release orphaned sea otter pups back into the wild since 1984.
Large county park with Coyote Lake for fishing and kayaking, hiking and equestrian trails, campground, and wildlife viewing. Popular for spring wildflowers.
KOA campground near Moss Landing offering RV sites, tent camping, and cabin rentals.
Learn about the Santa Cruz SPCA and our mission to help animals in need. Learn about local wildlife using a range of stuffed animals. Listen to stories and join in with discussions about how we can care for the wild animals around us.
Historic Mediterranean-style villa with art galleries, sculpture garden, hiking trails, and an outdoor amphitheater hosting summer concerts.
A million-gallon exhibit showcasing the open ocean ecosystem with yellowfin tuna, hammerhead sharks, ocean sunfish, sea turtles, and massive schools of sardines. Features one of the largest single-pane windows in the world.
La Selva Beach Branch Library is a public branch library in La Selva Beach, CA. Open 1,958 hours per year across 52 weeks. The facility is 2,200 square feet.
County park surrounding Anderson Reservoir with hiking and equestrian trails, scenic overlooks, and wildlife viewing. Popular for spring wildflowers.
The Pebble Beach Concours is the world's most prestigious car show. Discover our history, beauty, and heritage.