Santa Cruz County
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Howden Castle
Howden Castle Offers modern amenities in a medieval setting.
Kendall & Potter Property Management
Kendall & Potter Property Management Vacations With A View, deluxe homes and condos.
Mission Inn
Mission Inn 53-room Spanish style inn, complimentary breakfast
Ocean Front House
Ocean Front House Upscale 3BR ocean front home in residential area.
Wildlife Adventures

One of the most exciting reasons to visit Santa Cruz County is to see wildlife. Wildlife watching in Santa Cruz County is rich with opportunities to view elephant seals, wintering monarch butterflies, and go whale watching or bird watching. Watsonville's wetlands and nearby Elkhorn Slough support hundreds of birds that pass through or find permanent refuge there. The annual Monterey Bay Birding Festival in Watsonville is a great way to view a variety of birds and other animals which call this area home. Spotting dolphins, sea otters and other marine life can also be enjoyed year-round.

To request a Birding and Wildlife Guide for Santa Cruz County, click here.

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