Guidebook for Ben Lomond
Shopping
Ben Lomond Market
9440 Mill StIt's the closest market to our house.
Epic Adventure Games
222 Mt Hermon RdOur game store. Please stop by and check it out! Small business, family owned.
There are a ton of restaurants. There are also places where you can view sea lions resting and swimming. If you are lucky you might see a pelican hanging out.
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Muelle de Santa Cruz
21 Municipal WharfThere are a ton of restaurants. There are also places where you can view sea lions resting and swimming. If you are lucky you might see a pelican hanging out.
Parks & Nature
Ben Lomond Market
9440 Mill StA local playground
There is a great playground and lots of running space. The old bridge is very photogenic and on the other side is a horse stable that it is nice to walk through.
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Felton Covered Bridge County Park
Graham Hill RoadThere is a great playground and lots of running space. The old bridge is very photogenic and on the other side is a horse stable that it is nice to walk through.
The old ranch house has a lot of local history and wildlife information inside when it is open. There are several trails, one of which takes you to a dwarf redwood forest with amazing views.
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Quail Hollow Ranch County Park
800 Quail Hollow RdThe old ranch house has a lot of local history and wildlife information inside when it is open. There are several trails, one of which takes you to a dwarf redwood forest with amazing views.
Really big redwoods, a nice visitor center and all sorts of programs. They have an easy loop hike.
230 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Big Basin Redwoods State Park
21600 Big Basin WayReally big redwoods, a nice visitor center and all sorts of programs. They have an easy loop hike.
Nice hiking trails. You can get to the old lime kilns if you are willing to hike.
Henry Cowell Fall Creek Enterance
1561 Felton Empire RdNice hiking trails. You can get to the old lime kilns if you are willing to hike.
Another playground. There is also a trail behind the housing that has some nice views.
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Skypark
361 Kings Village RdAnother playground. There is also a trail behind the housing that has some nice views.
A nice local beach. A nice restaurant called the Crow's Nest is nearby.
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Twin Lakes Beach
995 Live Oak AvenueA nice local beach. A nice restaurant called the Crow's Nest is nearby.
A small zoo with lots of stuff for younger children.
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Happy Hollow Park and Zoo
748 Story RdA small zoo with lots of stuff for younger children.
A wonderful historical area with preserved buildings.
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Kelley Park
1300 Senter RdA wonderful historical area with preserved buildings.
Everything Else
Highlands Park Senior Center
8500 CA-9There are soccer fields, a skate park, a playground and river access.
They have fun events there on and off. They also have a variety of train rides through the mountains and down to Santa Cruz.
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Roaring Camp
5401 Graham Hill RdThey have fun events there on and off. They also have a variety of train rides through the mountains and down to Santa Cruz.
The Mystery Spot is a fun, mind bending tourist destination.
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The Mystery Spot
465 Mystery Spot RdThe Mystery Spot is a fun, mind bending tourist destination.
Arcade games, roller coasters, boardwalk food. So much fun! There are deals during the summer on certain days as well as special performers.
745 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park
400 Beach StArcade games, roller coasters, boardwalk food. So much fun! There are deals during the summer on certain days as well as special performers.
Playa Estatal de Seabright
Another nice beach.
A great aquarium, lots of stuff to see.
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Monterey Bay Aquarium
886 Cannery RowA great aquarium, lots of stuff to see.
Scotts Valley Center Lab
4663 Scotts Valley DrLocal urgent care clinic
Essentials
Safeway
6255 Graham Hill RdAnother grocery store
CVS
6247 Graham Hill RdNearest pharmacy
A nice healthy alternative grocery store.
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Wild Roots Market
13159 Central AveA nice healthy alternative grocery store.
Dominican Hospital
1555 Soquel DrThe local hospital.
Arts & Culture
Another nice park with good hiking trails and river access. Right next to Roaring Camp.
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Parque Estatal de los Bosques de Secuoyas de Henry Cowell
101 N Big Trees Park RdAnother nice park with good hiking trails and river access. Right next to Roaring Camp.
It's like the Monterey Bay Aquarium just smaller and more managable for short visits. You can pet a shark or take a tour and see dolphins.
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Seymour Marine Discovery Center
100 McAllister WayIt's like the Monterey Bay Aquarium just smaller and more managable for short visits. You can pet a shark or take a tour and see dolphins.
It's a great hands on museum. Something for all ages.
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The Tech Interactive
201 S Market StIt's a great hands on museum. Something for all ages.
Entertainment & Activities
Scotts Valley Branch Library
251 Kings Village RdA nice big library.
The local movie theater.
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CineLux Scotts Valley Cafe & Lounge
226 Mt Hermon RdThe local movie theater.
Water park, huge slides, great for summer days.
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Raging Waters San Jose
2333 S White RdWater park, huge slides, great for summer days.
It's Great America! Lots of roller coasters and fun.
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Santa Clara station
5099 Stars and Stripes DrIt's Great America! Lots of roller coasters and fun.
Food Scene
Scotts Valley Chinese Cuisine
224 Mt Hermon RdOur favorite local Chinese restaurant. Small business, family owned.
The best Thai food in the area. Small business, family owned.
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Thai Heart
218 Mt Hermon RdThe best Thai food in the area. Small business, family owned.
Coffee Nine
9505 CA-9Local coffee shop.
White Raven
6253 Hwy 9Another local coffee shop.
Crow's Nest Restaurant
2218 E Cliff DrNice, higher end restaurant.
Our favorite local sushi restaurant. It is kid friendly and gives lots of freebies. Great for special events.
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I Love Sushi
516 Front StOur favorite local sushi restaurant. It is kid friendly and gives lots of freebies. Great for special events.
Taqueria Vallarta
893 41st AveOur favorite taqueria.
Jeffery's
2050 Soquel AveNice 24 hour diner.