Brookdale, California Travel Information

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Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park Campgrounds Draining a huge portion of the southern Santa Cruz Mountains, the San Lorenzo River cuts a narrow gorge 500 feet deep less than 10 miles from downtown Santa Cruz. Lush redwood forest fills this moist ... Santa Cruz, CA

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Fir Cove and Highland Trail (Distance: 2.3 mi) A stranger to the shores of slender and curvaceous Loch (lake) Lomond is bound to get good vibes from the redwoods and the enchanting tiny island. This mostly shaded trek contours the lake’s shoreline...

San Jose, CA - Hiking - length:5.2 mi

Loch Lomond (Distance: 2.3 mi) Tucked away in a steep fold of the Santa Cruz Mountains, Loch Lomond reservoir, courtesy of the Santa Cruz City Water District, provides a unique opportunity for Central Coast kayakers: paddling throu...

Santa Cruz, CA - Sea Kayaking - length:5 mi

Redwoods Reborn - Fall Creek (Distance: 2.6 mi) The hike drops from Empire Grade Road into the canyon, follows Fall Creek for 1.5 miles upstream, and then returns steeply on recently constructed Big Ben Trail. The hike is cool, shaded, and pleasan...

Santa Cruz, CA - Hiking - length:6.5 mi

Loch Lomond Recreation Area (Distance: 2.7 mi) A visit to Loch Lomond is like a mini-Sierra getaway. The road to the park is steep and curvy, and a heavily forested canyon nestles a jewel-like lake, just like a remote alpine setting, only Loch Lom...

San Jose, CA - Hiking - length:4.9 mi

Redwood Loop and San Lorenzo River (Distance: 2.7 mi) This hike features four distinct ecosystems: a meadow of cheery green grasses, a large grove of grand redwoods, the sunny banks of a meandering river, and a mix of open woodland and chaparral. The tru...

Santa Cruz, CA - Hiking - length:6.4 mi

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Boulder Creek Boulder Creek Golf & Country Club Public, 18 holes 4396 yards, par 65 4.5 miles from center of Brookdale, California

Valley Gardens Valley Gardens Golf Course Public, 9 holes 1785 yards, par 31 5.9 miles from center of Brookdale, California

Pasatiempo Pasatiempo Golf Club Public, 18 holes 6439 yards, par 70 8.3 miles from center of Brookdale, California

De Laveaga De Laveaga Golf Course Municipal, 18 holes 6010 yards, par 72 9.5 miles from center of Brookdale, California

La Rinconada La Rinconada Country Club Private Equity, 18 holes 5500 yards, par 70 12.6 miles from center of Brookdale, California

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