COASTAL ROAD TRIP

Plan a Coastal Road Trip Excursion

If you’ve never traveled along the Pacific Coast, or maybe you’d just like to experience it from a new perspective, there are few things quite like a road trip to take in the sights and experiences that make the journey one to remember.

A road trip lets you set your own pace and enjoy the companionship of friends or family. When you’re ready to explore, outdoor adventures, historical experiences and 99 miles of coastline await in Monterey County, California, which is known as a scenic, beautiful expanse along the Pacific Coast. From wide-open beaches, verdant vineyards and fields to the peaks of the Santa Lucia Mountains, there’s plenty of room to roam.

Scenic Beauty

Some of the top scenic drives in the world are along California’s coast, where you’ll find a wide range of local topography. One example is Highway 1, where starting toward the north, you’ll see the state’s second largest wetlands, artichoke fields and rolling sand dunes, as well as cypress forests and the craggy

coastline. Further south, you’ll encounter towering cliffs, redwoods and awe-inspiring bridges. Other notable sights include fishing ports; beaches; wildlife including seals, sea lions and sea otters; the famed Lone Cypress; mansions; and several championship golf courses.

Outdoor Adventure

When you’re ready for some action, there’s plenty to find along the coast. From a captivating 18-mile-long recreation trail with coastline views to kayaking, paddle boarding, surfing, whalewatching excursions and more, there are numerous ways to whet an appetite for adventure near the ocean. Inland, you’ll find options like hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing, cave exploring and horseback riding.

Wine Country

Along the California coast, you can find tens of thousands of acres of vineyards producing more than 53 different varietals of wine. In Monterey County alone, you can take your pick among 65 tasting rooms set against picturesque backdrops. How you choose to experience wine country is as diverse as the varietals you’ll discover. For example, you might head to the beach with a newly purchased bottle of your favorite wine, jump aboard a wine trolley to let someone else do the driving for a while or schedule a tour that takes you behind the scenes with a winemaker.

Beach Time

No visit to the coast is complete without a visit to the beach, but not all beaches are the same. From white sandy beaches to rocky cliffs, you could plan an entire road trip around the different kinds of beaches waiting for you to discover their beauty. Enjoy bird spotting, rock collecting, surfing, tide pooling and more. Some of the area’s greatest treasures are the lesser-known beaches, including one that sits in the middle of Cannery Row. The sheltered cove of McAbee Beach was used by Portuguese whalers in the 1850s and Chinese fishermen in the early 1900s. Today, this secret beach is a perfect spot to let kids burn off

energy before or after a trip to the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Visitors can spot seals and otters playing offshore, and it’s a popular launching point for scuba divers exploring the kelp forests.

Wellness for Body and Mind

When you’ve taken in the sights and explored to your heart’s content, be sure to leave time for rejuvenation. From spas and meditation retreats to spending time in nature, it’s easy to make wellness a priority when visiting the California coast. You can even enjoy food that’s as good for you as it is delicious with a growing focus on sustainability by visiting daily farmers’ markets and fish markets, which provide a bounty of locally sourced produce, fresh meat, seafood and hand-made treasures for a truly enriching cultural experience. Start planning your Pacific Coast road trip adventure at SeeMonterey.com. Find road conditions at : dot.ca.gov/caltrans-near-me/district-5 www.bigsurcalifornia.org/highway_conditions.html

BUSINESS SERVICE

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BANKING BAY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION

831.479.6000 www.bayfed.com Bay Federal Credit Union is a full service, not for profit financial cooperative. We provide personal and business banking services but, unlike a bank, we’re owned by our accountholders and members like you! Our goal is to be better than a bank by delivering outstanding service, competitive savings yields, low loan rates, and many low and no-cost services. Our Board of Directors is made up of unpaid volunteers who spend countless hours ensuring the safety and stability of your money in the Credit Union.

CLEANING AND RESTORATION PACIFIC EXTERIOR

135 Darwin Street, Santa Cruz 831.275.1296 www.pacificexterior.com Pacific Exterior is Northern California’s original non-pressure cleaning and restoration professionals. Our dynamic approach to exterior cleaning, sanitizing, and restoration provides a superior alternative to pressure washing for the Bay Area and Monterey Bay. For over a decade, we’ve proudly restored homes, businesses, municipal buildings, industrial complexes, mixed-use buildings and more with our soft wash cleaning methods. From simple residential exterior cleaning to Restoring the Roof of Oracle Arena, we’re confident in our ability to serve you.

CONSTRUCTION SUPPLIES APTOS LANDSCAPE SUPPLY

5035 Freedom Blvd, Aptos 831.688.6211 www.aptoslandscapesupply.com At Aptos Landscape Supply, we believe in creating beautiful outdoor spaces, while being mindful of our customers’ budgets and timelines. We stock a wide variety of top landscaping and hardscaping materials, including flagstone, wall rock, top soil, bricks, pavers, and much more, while also offering fast delivery of these products to your home or job site. Our friendly, knowledgeable staff is always willing to assist with questions and suggestions on projects of any size, making sure our customers feel confident in their landscaping ventures.

CENTRAL HOME SUPPLY

808 River Street, Santa Cruz 180 El Pueblo Rd, Scotts Valley 831.423.0763 (Santa Cruz) 831.440.0763 (Scotts Valley) CentralHomeSupply.com As a family owned and operated business, Central Home Supply prides itself on personal, one-on-one service; expert advice; referrals to local contractors; and an ever-growing list of products. Pick up your products here or we’ll deliver it to your home. Whether it be a flatbed, forklift, and dump truck, we have the right sized vehicle to access your job. No project is too big or too small, from large commercial to small residential, Central Home Supply has the experience to get the job done right.

GRANITEROCK

831.768.2000 (Watsonville) 831.471.3400 (Santa Cruz) www.graniterock.com Graniterock is a California-based construction materials and contracting company. We are a family business, owned and operated by the same family since our founding in 1900. Since the beginning, Graniterock has focused on keeping customers happy. The result is that you get what you need, whether it’s the right sand or the right information. That’s why we live by our “Yes, we will” standard of responding positively and creatively to every request for special products and/or services.

EQUIPMENT RENTALS A TOOL SHED EQUIPMENT RENTALS

3700 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz 831.477.7133 285 W. Beach Street, Watsonville 831.722.0334 www.atoolshed.com A Tool Shed Equipment Rentals Inc. is your equipment rental solution for all your rental needs. We have the rental inventory to help you get your job done quickly and easily. You’ll appreciate our large rental inventory and wide selections of rental tools available from the novice or do it yourselfer to the experienced contractor. From forklift and scissor lift rentals to loader/excavator and trencher rentals, generators and welders to demolition equipment rentals, air compressors and compaction rentals, to lawn and garden equipment rentals, we have it all!

FLOORING AND DESIGN INTERIOR VISION

2800 Daubenbiss Avenue, Soquel 831.219.4484 www.interiorvision.biz We can help you with everything from the simple problem to complex installations including products for radiant heat, patterns, and borders. We carry both pre finished and sand and finish hardwoods including bamboo and exotic woods, laminates such as Mannington, Natural Linoleum, all major brands of carpet, wool, sisal, cork, custom and ready made area rugs, porcelain tile, and Hunter Douglas Allustra and window shades and shutters. These are decisions that you will live with for a long time. Let us help you make choices that will make you happy for a long time. Our experience is our calling card. Visit our showroom and let’s get started!

RAINBOW CARPETS AND FLOORS

416 Airport Blvd, Watsonville 831.728.3131 www.rainbowcarpetsandfloors.com Carpet, hardwood, water-proof flooring, window coverings, we have it all! We have all the key brands and pricing for all our residential customers. Large and small, from Grandpa’s tire shop to West Marine offices, we have for 45 years served the commercial flooring needs of the Central Coast. Our knowledgeable representatives can help you make the right decision for your floor covering needs. We would like to thank our many long-time builders and designers that have used our services.

FLOOR REFINISHING MR. SANDLESS

Greater Monterey Bay 8042 Moss Landing Rd. #30m, Moss Landing 831.747.7476 www.mrsandless.com gmb@mrsandless.com Mr. Sandless refinishes all types of floors including hardwood, softwood, engineered, laminate, historic, unique, natural stone, and more. Service is clean and Certified Green. Our traditional service uses wet solutions and our high-speed machine to prepare your floor. Then we detail, seal with multiple coats of commercial grade sealer, and finish with your choice of matte, satin, semi-gloss, or gloss finish. There’s no dust, no odor, and most jobs take only one day. Significant savings over traditional sanding and we also provide a five-year warranty.

FURNISHINGS & DÉCOR AMERICAN LEISURE

1118 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz 831.423.2425 3550 Stevens Creek Blvd, San Jose 408.446.9350 • www.americanleisure.com American Leisure started in 1972 as a small manufacturer of custom-made, one-of-akind patio furniture. For over 40 years, our skills have been honed as we have grown the business to what it is today; A leading retailer of top-of-the-line indoor and outdoor furniture in the Silicon Valley and Monterey Bay Areas. Family owned, we’ve built our reputation on quality, integrity and providing excellent customer service. We treat each customer as though they are our only customer and believe no order is too small or too large.

GARAGE DOOR A-1 OVERHEAD DOOR CO.

238 Wheelock Road, Watsonville 831.688.5892 www.aonedoor.com Serving Monterey and Santa Cruz Counties in California since 1969 with over 50 years of experience in the garage door trade, and over 12,000 installations. We have built a strong reputation for providing the highest quality work by giving personalized service to our customers. Our focus is on providing our customers with quality craftsmanship at an affordable price. Call us today for all your garage door needs. Our Experience Is Your Guarantee of a Job Well Done!

GARDEN AND HOME KNOX GARDEN BOX

46-A El Pueblo Road, Scotts Valley 831.461.9430 It’s easy to create a smaller, more manageable and prolific garden with a preassembled Knox Garden Box. Solve problems with overly compacted soil, poor drainage, voracious garden pests, damage cold temperatures, water shortages, and sore muscles from incessant bending and kneeling. Having your garden raised off the ground has a few other benefits besides reducing the need to bend over and kneel. The boxes provide exceptional soil drainage and solve the problem of gophers, which can destroy a whole garden in a day.

OUTDOOR SUPPLY HARDWARE

161 41st Avenue, Capitola 831.316.3823 www.outdoorsupplyhardware.com At Outdoor Supply Hardware, we don’t come with preconceptions or a ‘Big Box’ mentality. We want to add to the quality of life that makes living here special. There are a lot of reasons to love living here and we strive to be one of them. We believe that a business is about more than making money, it is also about community. We are your neighbors and neighbors are welcome any time. We have the goods as well as the know how to get the job done!

LANDSCAPING JAY WELTY LANDSCAPING

831.684.0433 Jay Welty has been licensed for over 30 years, specializing in stone work, ponds, waterfalls, fencing, brick work, sod, and design. We offer several services including arbor construction, artificial grass installation, brick and stone driveway installation and much more. We can make your dream come true. See what you can design with Jay Welty! Call for a free consultation.

PHILANTHROPIC DOMINICAN HOSPITAL FOUNDATION

1555 Soquel Drive, Santa Cruz 831.462.7712 www.supportdominican.org Established in 1966 when a citizens’ committee raised $1 million to build the first phases of Dominican Hospital’s present facility, the Dominican Hospital Foundation continues to be led by community leaders who donate their time, expertise, and financial resources. With your support, we are changing and saving lives every day. Foundation support has touched every one of the hospital’s patient care departments and in doing so has impacted the care each one of the Dominican Hospital’s patients receive every day.

POOL AND SPA SERVICES APPI POOL AND SPA

1527 Commercial Way B, Santa Cruz 831.476.6363 Thinking a thought about your pool or spa that is other than leisure enhancing detracts from your experience – we understand this. Our purpose is to provide you with services that optimize your leisure experience – to care for your pool or spa in such a way that baths you in satisfaction at every step in the process. Our Routine Service staff clearly understand this – to us we ‘own’ your pool or spa in your stead in such a way that we carry the responsibility for its proper operation and function.

REAL ESTATE JIM FURLONG

David Lyng Real Estate 831.212.9648 www.jimfurlong.com Jim Furlong is known for “exceeding expectations”. Jim’s history in Santa Cruz business, marketing, and real estate enables him to excel in terms of his connections, customer service, and his ability to close a sale while making it an enjoyable experience. His education includes extensive training on real estate contracts and standards. Expect only my best in professional real estate marketing of your home. Jim will make your needs a reality using good honest sense, knowledge, and credibility!

KATHLEEN MANNING

831.566.3127 www.kathleenmanning.com As a nearly lifelong resident of Santa Cruz County and a licensed real estate broker with more than 20 years of experience, Kathleen is a top producing agent representing clients looking to buy or sell property from the Country to the Coast. Kathleen offers the necessary skills and experience required to successfully buy or sell a home in today’s complex market. Let your next Real Estate transaction be an experience allowing peace of mind and a smooth journey from start to finish.

ROOM REAL ESTATE

6990 Highway 9, Felton 831.234.6683 www.roomsantacruz.com homes@roomsantacruz.com Founded by local real estate experts Jayson Madani and Maaret Forst, we are a boutique real estate agency serving buyers and sellers in the Santa Cruz area where Jayson was born and raised, and where he has sold properties since 2004. Our team members know the local neighborhoods and communities very well, and our clients benefit from their knowledge and experience. Our ultimate goal is to continue building our team and business while sacrificing none of the stellar client service we’ve become known for.

RESTAURANT VINO BY THE SEA

Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf 831.426.0720 www.vino-by-the-sea.com info@vino-by-the-sea.com Vino By The Sea is the ideal restaurant for any kind of occasion. May it be a private event or just a simple and relaxing night out with your friends, our local and boutique alcoholic beers, as well our delectable tapa dishes will capture you. Aside from the beautiful ocean views, you will also have a good time through the variety of entertainment in our establishment. You may come in watch games or to listen to our growing showcase of featured local artists. Cheers to the good life!

ROOFING KNOX ROOFING

46 El Pueblo Road, Scotts Valley 831.461.0634 • www.knoxroofing.com Keeping the roof over your head in top condition is key to protecting you and your family, plus it protects your home’s longterm value. As residential and commercial roofing specialists, we can perform new installations, repairs and roof replacements to ensure that your roof performs like it should. Our dedication to customer satisfaction has been the key to our success serving the California Central Coast. Thanks, Folks!

PREMO ROOFING

235 Reindollar Avenue, Marina 831.443.3605 www.premoroofing.com Quality. Integrity. Service. Value. That’s the Premo Roofing Seal of Satisfaction: our commitment to serve your needs with quality workmanship and materials, professional integrity, exceptional service and maximum value. Specializing in commercial and residential roofing for Santa Cruz, Monterey and Salinas, Premo Roofing Co. has professionally installed various styles of roofing. Our goal is to not only help you design and choose your new roofing system, but to make the process as convenient for you as possible.

SANITATION SANTA CRUZ COUNTY SANITATION

701 Ocean Street, Room 410, Santa Cruz 831.454.2160 www.sccsd.us The Santa Cruz County Sanitation District is a non-profit public agency which provides sewer maintenance, sewage collection, treatment, and disposal services to the communities of Live Oak, the City of Capitola and portions of Aptos and Soquel. The District maintains pipelines transporting waste from the District to the Santa Cruz City Wastewater Treatment Facility, located at Neary Lagoon in Santa Cruz. Visit the County’s Public Works website for information on sewer service outside of these areas.

SHOPPING CENTER APTOS VILLAGE SQUARE

7960 Soquel Dr., Drive, Aptos Conveniently located off Highway 1 and just outside Aptos Village, Aptos Village Square is host to several Aptos favorites, including Uncle Kwok’s Restaurant, Showtime Pizza, Fleet Feet, Hotsource Yoga, Studio E Dance, Quality Water, Jansen Music, The UPS Store, CrossFit Aptos, Coastal Oak Interiors, and Caledonia Salon. We can help you with your shopping needs. Follow us on Instagram!

SOLAR SANDBAR SOLAR

831.469.8888 www.sandbarsc.com Local Means Everything to Us. We have a long-standing reputation for designing and installing large, complex projects and residential arrays alike. We handle smaller residential solar panel installations with our trademark efficiency and professionalism, and always do our best to ensure our customers are happy. When you work with us, you’ll get access to our more than 35 full-time employees and all the knowledge they possess about renewable energy. If you’re looking for a local reliable solar company, give our team a call today to find out how we can help you.

WATER PROVIDER SOQUEL CREEK WATER DISTRICT

5180 Soquel Drive, Soquel 831.475.8500 www.soquelcreekwater.org The Soquel Creek Water District is a nonprofit, local government agency that provides water resource management and a safe, reliable supply of water to mid- county residents and businesses. The district serves approximately 40,400 customers through 15,800 connections in four service areas within mid-Santa Cruz County solely with groundwater. We are a public agency dedicated to providing a safe, high quality, reliable, and sustainable water supply to meet our community’s present and future needs in an environmentally sensitive and economically responsible manner.

WINDOWS THE SKYLIGHT PLACE

4850 Capitola Road, Capitola 831.476.2023 www.skylightplace.com The Skylight Place has been in business since 1971 servicing all your Santa Cruz glass needs. We are a full-service glass shop in that offers residential and commercial glass repair, shower doors, skylights, window screens, and window replacement. We offer prompt, reliable service for both residential and commercial properties in Santa Cruz County. We know how difficult the construction process can be and that’s why we pride ourselves on expert installation and doing the job right the first time.