![](https://images.prismic.io/weekendsherpa/4eb7bd8b-d31b-4b1e-a06e-0e9ff368d50e_IMG_0978.jpegMAIN.jpeg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&q=&w=4032&h=3024)
Coasting in Santa Cruz
Summer heat is still on, so keep on coasting with a little help from Santa Cruz County. Here are some hikes, bike rides, and brewpubs to keep your cool.
Week: 08.02.2023
Regions: Northern CA
Into the Wilder
Coastal hike and bike ride at Wilder Ranch in Santa Cruz County
![](https://images.prismic.io/weekendsherpa/4eb7bd8b-d31b-4b1e-a06e-0e9ff368d50e_IMG_0978.jpegMAIN.jpeg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&q=&w=479&h=359)
![](https://images.prismic.io/weekendsherpa/9a2f31d5-6294-4b02-9935-13f8807f37c2_IMG_0989+copySQUARE.jpg?auto=compress,format&w=1004)
![](https://images.prismic.io/weekendsherpa/30753c7a-ed5e-4444-ac22-4afffefb1465_IMG_2031.JPGMAIN+copySquare.jpg?auto=compress,format&w=1004)
![](https://images.prismic.io/weekendsherpa/2a89c3cb-b271-4e45-94e5-c83909559cbd_IMG_0001.jpegMAIN.jpeg?auto=compress,format&w=1004)
Cool summer breezes, stunning seaside cliffs, sweeping coastal views, and sandy beaches—this 8-mile hike or bike ride at Wilder Ranch is the perfect summertime treat, with a craft brewery bonus for extra refreshment.
Read the full storyMedford's Made for Summer
Summer Vacation Road Trip to Medford, Oregon
![](https://images.prismic.io/weekendsherpa/120dd891-f3e9-4396-8c53-7a9254c0d665_4B1A9544+copy.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&q=&w=479&h=319)
![](https://prismic-io.s3.amazonaws.com/weekendsherpa/c15ace8a-cbfc-4305-b03f-c579a67324d2_20220503_DJI_0068_full.jpg?auto=compress,format&w=1004)
![](https://images.prismic.io/weekendsherpa/c4c11787-1229-44f4-bb10-f8739a969d92_20220503_L1360142_full.jpg?auto=compress,format&w=1004)
![](https://images.prismic.io/weekendsherpa/f21654cc-08a3-4438-a11c-3fddf4c93d80_20220503_L1350776_full.jpg?auto=compress,format&w=1004)
Located in the heart of Southern Oregon’s sublime Rogue Valley, Medford is a road-trip basecamp made for summer getaways!
Plan Your Trip to MedfordBike, Beach, Craft Brew
Bike from Watsonville to Sunset State Beach in Santa Cruz County
![](https://images.prismic.io/weekendsherpa/b7d85f42-9cfc-41f7-8f47-a6b7215c4f83_IMG_3826.jpeg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&q=&w=479&h=359)
![](https://images.prismic.io/weekendsherpa/64e06f46-88ef-4b30-ac36-97f72521c655_IMG_9607+copySQUARE.jpg?auto=compress,format&w=1004)
![](https://images.prismic.io/weekendsherpa/52b87ae0-7819-4208-a3d1-9453270b7552_IMG_9609+copySQUARE.jpg?auto=compress,format&w=1004)
![](https://images.prismic.io/weekendsherpa/330845c1-5ff7-44a0-bbac-d55b2414ab45_IMG_9734.jpegMAIN.jpeg?auto=compress,format&w=1004)
This 12-mile (round-trip) gravel trail leads cyclists from Watsonville to the sandy shores of Sunset State Beach, with a brewpub bonus for a post-ride thirst quencher.
Read the full storyStairways to Santa Cruz
Explore Santa Cruz by taking its mural and mosaic stairways
Golden beaches, beautiful Pacific views, and famous surf … don’t just take the famous boardwalk to see Santa Cruz: Take the stairs! This 2.6-mile urban hike features four cool stairways through Santa Cruz’s lively downtown and beautiful neighborhoods—rich with history.
Read the full story