Beaches,...Elephant Seal,...Yacht Harbor,...Wharf,
Water Sports & Activities
SANTA CRUZ YACHT HARBOR
SANTA CRUZ YACHT HARBOR
The entrance to the 'National Monterey Bay Marine Sanctuary'
A 2 block walk from the Cottage and Villa. This web site will
take you on tour of the harbor, it's facilities & businesses!
Yacht Harbor is only 2 blks from the Black Pearl Cottage
stroll to great restaurants, outdoor cafe's and shops!
Go aboard a yacht for an evening wine tasting
tour of the Monterey Bay.
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SANTA CRUZ YACHT CLUB
regatta schedule & events calendar
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SANTA CRUZ WHARF
SANTA CRUZ WHARF
Stroll along the wharf to see splendid vistas of Santa Cruz. Enjoy
the outdoor cafe's and many great restaurants that abound on
long pier jutting out to sea! Watch sea lions loll about
beneath the pier. Frolicking seals, sea otters, and
Pelicans are among marine life visible on the
Wharf. Art exhibits, shops and jazz are
just some of the things to do there.
Santa Cruz Wharf is a easy walk from the Black Pearl Cottage
You need not even cross a street. Pass over a pedestrian
pathway over the San Lorenzo River bridge, past the
Boardwalk and on to the Wharf. Guest enjoy
a sunset dinner on the Wharf and the
stroll home burns the calories
from the authentic Italian
ice cream to be had there
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SEE THE MAGNIFICENT ELEPHANT SEALS AT ANA NUEVO
AN NUEVO STATE RESERVE
World famous elephant seal sanctuary! A short drive
north of Santa Cruz (15 to 20 minutes). An opportunity
to see these incredible creatures in their natural
habitat and an area of majestic beauty!
"This region of the Santa Cruz coastal lands is so special.
With giant sand dunes, the mountains as a backdrop
and devoid of any signs of human engineering,
make this area an unsurpassed rare, wild
beach setting not to be missed!
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SPORTS AND ACTIVITIES CENTERED AROUND WATER!
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KAYAKING SANTA CRUZ
Experience an ancient form of transportation practiced by the Indians
of this region. Except, you'll be using state of the art vessels
Have expert instruction! and 'the time of your life'
This sporting opportunity is only a few blocks
from the Cottage and Villa
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Approximately two miles North of town. . A splendid bike ride, or walk
along a gentle pathway above the beach, and then across a large
open field. One of our favorites! 4.2 miles from the
Black Pearl Cottage.
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SANTA CRUZ SPORT FISHING
where the big ones don't get away!
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PARK PLACE EXCURSIONS
take place on our beautifully appointed 40 foot, state-of-the-art sport
fishing vessel “The Bequia”located in the striking Santa Cruz Harbor
complex at Santa Cruz, California. This area is a formidable
sailing, sport fishing and water sports center serving one
of the most beautiful areas of California. Your Captain
and owner Ronald Santonastasi is a coast guard
certified captain with many hundreds of
hours logged on the bay. Join us!
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Sail 'THE CHARDONNAY II', a 70'yacht
Walk two blocks to the Yacht Harbor from the cottage & villa
and board this splendid vessel! She'll take you on a tour
of our incredible marine sanctuary you will treasure
for a lifetime! The crew's extensive knowledge
of both sailing and marine wildlife is rare.
go to their website to book passage
on one of their great adventures
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