Birchwood Cottage Guidebook
Off-leash Dog Park
This is an off-leash dog park with two separate fenced areas for small breeds and large breeds. There is a motocross course, skateboard park, soccer field, in a park setting.
7 residents recomanen
Skypark
361 Kings Village RdThis is an off-leash dog park with two separate fenced areas for small breeds and large breeds. There is a motocross course, skateboard park, soccer field, in a park setting.
Sightseeing
Please don't miss taking a stroll down the free Boardwalk. It's such an awesome place.
745 residents recomanen
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park
400 Beach StPlease don't miss taking a stroll down the free Boardwalk. It's such an awesome place.
If you care to relax and take in the Redwoods, this is the activity for you. Hop on the steam train which takes you through Henry Cowell State Park and into downtown Satan Cruz where you go past the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk for a round-trip excursion.
58 residents recomanen
Roaring Camp, Big Trees and Pacific Railroad Station
North Big Trees Park RoadIf you care to relax and take in the Redwoods, this is the activity for you. Hop on the steam train which takes you through Henry Cowell State Park and into downtown Satan Cruz where you go past the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk for a round-trip excursion.
This hidden gem of an adventure is about five miles from our cottage.
18 residents recomanen
Redwood Canopy Tour
17 Conference DrThis hidden gem of an adventure is about five miles from our cottage.
Food scene
Take a walk down the Pier and bring your appetite! There are shops, snacks, restaurants, and even free, no license fishing from the pier!
143 residents recomanen
Santa Cruz Wharf
21 Municipal WharfTake a walk down the Pier and bring your appetite! There are shops, snacks, restaurants, and even free, no license fishing from the pier!
Neighborhoods
A visit to our coast will not be complete without an evening on the Esplanade in Capitola Village.
151 residents recomanen
Capitola
A visit to our coast will not be complete without an evening on the Esplanade in Capitola Village.
This sleepy town has an abundance of beachfront areas, bars, and restaurants.
17 residents recomanen
Aptos
This sleepy town has an abundance of beachfront areas, bars, and restaurants.
Santa Cruz
Ask your hosts for specific activities you can enjoy.
Concert/Music Hall
The CAtalyst is an all-time favorite. Catch many well-established bands and many up and coming artists debut here. Cheap tickets ($20-$35) and great music!!!!
81 residents recomanen
The Catalyst
1011 Pacific AveThe CAtalyst is an all-time favorite. Catch many well-established bands and many up and coming artists debut here. Cheap tickets ($20-$35) and great music!!!!