About Santa Cruz's Yacht Harbor

Stand Up Paddle - Santa Cruz Harbor my favorite sport. I head down to the Santa Cruz Harbor a few times a week and SUP = Stand Up Paddle. Now the fastest growing sport for women and men young and old. I can see why. Relaxing … yet you’re exercising your core, arms, legs and mind. It’s beautiful, calming and just enough adventure. (… still have not fallen in, so it’s possible I haven’t challenged myself enough. But I’m ok with that for now) You can take waves on Stand Up Paddle Boards, but I leave that for the seasoned surfers.

The Santa Cruz Harbor is a great place to learn. Paddling along calm waters, checking out the sail boats, some social “hellos”, wonderful sea life … Seals, Otters, and a random race with a Pelican. One full run from the South Harbor to the Upper Harbor and back again is just about 30 min to 45… could be more or less depending on your inner drive that day. Easy exit to the Bay if it’s calm and you’re up for an even more serene setting with kelp beds and more sea life. We often have Dolphins near the Harbor and this year we've had amazing visits with the Humpbacks.

For easy Stand Up Paddle Board Rentals Santa Cruz, I go to the SUP Shack, in the Santa Cruz Harbor. They have a kiosk in the South Harbor near the Crow’s Nest, they offer Stand Up Paddle Board Rentals, Lessons and Wet Suits.. The location is very convenient.

Stand Up Paddle in Santa Cruz is sometimes referred to as “YOLO” in other parts of the Country. YOLO = You only live once!

If you're interested in Santa Cruz Real Estate …

Please visit my site at: http://wwwSeaRealEstate.com

or contact me at: 831-588-7767.

I live and work near the Harbor and specialize in the Santa Cruz Harbor areas as well as Pleasure Point, Live Oak, Capitola and Soquel. All these neighborhoods are either within a couple miles of the Santa Cruz Harbor or right at the doorstep, and offer easy access to the Freeway for commuting, and public transportation.

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Penthouse For Sale, Yacht Harbor Ocean View in Santa Cruz CA

It may be a reainy day today in Santa Cruz CA and I am having a WARM Open House!

480 Alta Loma Ln Santa Cruz CA 95062 MLS#81106293

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Serving home made chicken soup both Saturday and Sunday 1-4 PM.

The view is of the yacht harbor and the ocean you can see the sailboats in the bay!

Why not stop by or call me to talk about the real estate market. I am always able to send you a complete market anayisist of the prices of any homes in Santa Cruz.

The Yacht harbor is one of my specialities it has great restarants. The Crow Nest has the best views and on Wednesdays it is locals happy hour all day.

In the summer the sailboat races are on Wednesday's starting at 6:00 PM.

480 Alta Loma Lan Santa Cruz CA

Penthouse with a view to the yacht harbor and ocean! 3^rd floor has 2 BR with decks & 1BA. There is another BR & BA on the main level with the kitchen, living room and another deck. Living area is above the 2 car garage. Come with your own taste to remake this castle above the rest of the homes on the street.

Another great restarant is Johnny's Harborside! They have a great chef and fresh sea food. The osysters are very good.

Stretching 276 miles down the California coast, the Monterey Bay National Sanctuary exemplifies some of the best marine life the United States offers. Beginning in the north of Marin and extending South to Cambria, this federally protected coastline is considered a marine national monument and is protect for research, education and public use. In one of the most lush and rich parts of the MBNS resides the exceptional city of Santa Cruz. The city host some outstanding marine research and recreational facilities. Among the most prestige marine laboratories in California, UC Santa Cruz Long Marine Lab is home to highly advance marine biology and ecology research program. The facility attracts scientists from all over to explore within labs, which contain running seawater systems, large marine mammal pools, and specialized seawater labs. The LML integrates its research with the UC Santa Cruz marine biology program to insure the future of marine education and preservation.

Encompassing the theme of preservation and education the Monterey Bay Aquarium demonstrates breath taking exhibits and shows. Looking south of Santa Cruz on a clear day the tip of Monterey Bay comes into view and most make the gorgeous drive down Highway 1 to visit Monterey and the world famous Monterey Bay Aquarium. The aquarium sees over 1.8 million visitors a season that awe over the displays of over 650 different types of marine plant and animal species.

Heading back up Highway 1, Santa Cruz has some the best marine recreational activities and events available. The famous Yacht Harbor and Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf connect locals and visitors alike to the amazing adventures of the coast. Yacht Harbor consists of 800 slips that commercial and recreational vessels call home. This gem offers many boating services including visitor berthing and dry shortage throughout the year. The coastline fills with white sails, especially during the annual 505 sailboat races, when boat enthusiasts take to the water and compete for the coveted first place.

The Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf provides the perfect setting for exciting events and excellent dining. As a highlight of the area, the wharf maintains a busy atmosphere, especially during the summer season. Local business offer boat and kayak rentals along with fishing trips and bay cruises. If you’re cruising the Santa Cruz coast between April and December a spotting of Humpback whales is a high probability. Then after a long day of enjoying the beach or sailing the ocean blue, the variety of restaurants on the wharf with satisfy any hungry visitor. A local favorite Riva’s prepares fresh seafood and the hearty clam chowder in a warm bread bowl is a specialty.

So if you’re looking to take full advantage of all Santa Cruz has to offer, check out the local listings at my website at www.petecullen.com

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It was 5:45 mid-week. A beautiful day on the coast (there aren't many that aren't - not bragging, it's just the way it is in Santa Cruz County). Anyway, I asked my little rescue pooch if he wanted to go for a walk . . . I knew I wanted to go to the beach, but which beach? Seacliff? A really long walk if you go left or right . . . no, Capitola? . . . too many tourists still . . . How about Twin Lakes & the Yacht Harbor? Yeah that's the ticket . . . The short drive was worth the effort. I parked in front of Twin Lakes Beach - the weather was still warm. We walked down to the Yacht Harbor, and outside the restaurants, a group of "oldies" were playing music and singing oldies.

The volleyball courts were going full steam, and there was a sail boat race! Twin Lakes is one of the few beaches in Santa Cruz County that still allows bonfires, and some people were getting them started early. Families were down by the jetty with toddlers spashing in the waves. Young boys were skim boarding and boogy-boarding on medium sized waves.