Scotts Valley RECREATION AND TOURISM

The Glenwood Open Space Preserve 170 acres that opened in 2019 in partnership with the Land Trust of Santa Cruz County with access from sunrise to sunset. Divided by Glenwood Drive into West and East sections. The West Section is situated north of Scotts Valley High School and provides three miles of trails for pedestrians, mountain bikers, and on-leash dogs. The East Preserve offers over 4.2 miles of gorgeous trails and vistas for pedestrians and equestrians.

Entertainment, Shopping & Dining

State & Local Parks

Make Scotts Valley your basecamp as you explore the 14 California State Parks in Santa Cruz County. Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park preserves a 40-acre old-growth redwood grove named after the 19th-century industrialist, Visitors can enjoy hiking, horseback riding, picnicking, swimming, and camping on more than 4,650 acres of forested and open land. We often separate the beach from the mountains, but the Santa Cruz Sandhills are proof that the two were once one. It is mindboggling to think this area used to be the bottom of the ocean, but ten million years ago this was the case as evidenced by shark teeth and sand dollars scientists have found here. Feel free to impress your kids with that fun fact.

Shoppers will appreciate the many retail boutique shops for home decor, gifts, flower shops, clothing, antiques, specialty shops and more! Whether you are looking for unique, one of-a-kind, restaurants, or in need of relaxing, take in the tranquility at Kalani Day Spa! The Cinelux Movie Theatre which features D-Box motion seats and reclining chairs, makes date night a one stop, with a Cafe & Lounge. “Experience the magic of Theater! Adjacent to the Scotts Valley Library, the Scotts Valley Community Theater Guild is proud to showcase a 250 seat theater and is committed to community enrichment through the development and management of a Performance Arts Center.” During the summer, watch for free concerts, Music at Skypark on Sunday afternoons. The premiere summer festival in the Santa Cruz Mountains is the Scotts Valley Art, Wine & Beer Festival & Cops & Rodders car show, a dog-friendly event with an enormous kid zone annually on the third weekend in August. The Scotts Valley Farmers Market is open April through the third Saturday in November. The Scotts Valley Performing Arts Center is now open next to the library.

Sports

An array of outdoor options at the city’s largest park, Skypark that boasts four tennis courts, 2 Basketball courts, Bocce Ball Court, an enormous playground, BBQ pits, shaded picnic tables, and a gazebo, paved walking and bike trail lined with California native plants. Next to the park is the Tim Brauch Memorial Skatepark, a 22,000 square foot concrete playground, Bike enthusiasts can enjoy the Bike Pump Track and a Dog Park that includes a devoted area for both large and small dogs. Lodato Park is a short 1.5mile hike loop, which is easily marked, and dogs are allowed on leashes.

AGL - Above Ground Level – A family-owned and renown national Disc Golf company is in Scotts Valley with a retail store. Disc Golf is a popular sport in Santa Cruz County the PDGA World Championship was held here in 2011 there are courses at both Delaveaga GC and Boulder Creek GC. The Boulder Creek GC has reopened after the CZU fire. However, the front nine reopened in 2022. Pasatiempo GC, designed by world-renowned golf architect Alister MacKenzie (who also designed Augusta National and Cypress Point), is a historic top 100 course. This is a semi-private golf club that sets aside certain tee times each day for public play, Delaveaga GC is a public course that has a two-story lighted driving range.

Scotts Valley SHOPPING

Supporting the local businesses in Scotts Valley is our number one priority at the Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce. We believe that by shopping your local shops you are supporting a neighbor, a friend and contributing to the overall wellbeing and economic success of Scotts Valley!