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Dog at 2010 Woofstock West in Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz Offers Great Opportunities for Doggy Fun

Hairy concert-goers trot around in outlandish costumes, their unfocused eyes flitting from Frisbee game to Frisbee game. The air is a tapestry woven of distant music, sweat and so much free love that anyone there stands the risk of a spontaneous face-licking. This is Woofstock West, this year's theme for the annual Spring Dog Festival held just outside Santa Cruz, CA. Coastal Dog Owners Group holds the festival each year at Soquel High School to benefit area shelter animals. It usually... Read More »
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Mountains, Beaches, Wine and Skateboards Make For a Never-Dull City

The beauty of Santa Cruz is that when you’re deciding how to spend your weekend, you don’t have to choose between the mountains or the beach. You can have your cake and eat it, too. The coastal town offers everything you could want in a beach getaway. Miles of coastline invite swimming, surfing and sunning. The Santa Cruz Wharf is a unique way to pass an afternoon. The shops are classic, the views are outstanding, and the seafood is as fresh as you’ll find it anywhere. For a beach-meets-... Read More »