Giant Pacific Octopus
Observe one of the ocean's most intelligent creatures — the giant Pacific octopus. Watch as it uses its eight arms to explore, solve puzzles, and interact with enrichment activities provided by aquarists.
Outdoor Activities in Freedom, CA
Parks, trails, outdoor events, and nature activities in Freedom, CA. Get outside and explore.
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In-person Tech Help @ La Selva Beach
Possible topics may include: creating an email account, creating documents, attaching files, using premium subscription library resources, downloading and streaming content like movies, books, and audiobooks, and more. Please bring any devices you use and have your necessary passwords and library...
Rocky Shore & Tide Pools
A hands-on touch pool area where visitors can gently touch sea stars, hermit crabs, and sea cucumbers. Learn about the intertidal zone and the resilient creatures that live there.
Monterey Bay Habitats
Explore the diverse habitats of Monterey Bay, from rocky reefs to sandy seafloor. See bat rays, flatfish, crabs, and other local species in recreated underwater environments.
Saturday Shakespeare
The Saturday Shakespeare Club will present five meetings on Shakespeare’s famous tragedy, Macbeth. The play, which explores themes of power, ambition, guilt and the corrupting nature of evil, contains some of Shakespeare’s best known lines. Macbeth is one of the plays that will be...
The Garden Spa
Day spa in Blossom Valley. Swedish, deep tissue, hot stone massage. Membership from $90/mo.
Sandy Shore & Aviary
An outdoor exhibit featuring shorebirds including snowy plovers, black-necked stilts, and other coastal birds in a naturalistic sandy habitat.
R.E.A.D.: Reach Every Amazing Detail @ La Selva Beach
R.E.A.D sessions are 25 minutes long. By appointment only. For more information or to register, contact SCPL Telephone Information: 831-427-7713 or elibrary@santacruzpl.org
Christmas Hill Park
Large community park with playgrounds, sports fields, amphitheater, walking trails, and site of the former Gilroy Garlic Festival.
Into the Deep
Explore the mysteries of the deep sea in this groundbreaking exhibit featuring bioluminescent creatures, giant isopods, and other rarely-seen animals from the ocean's twilight zone and beyond. Sections include Down to the Deep, The Midwater, The...
Kids Crafternoon @ La Selva Beach
Get creative with a new craft each week! From fuse beads and mosaics to fun yarn projects, there's always something new to make. Best for children 6+. Children under 6 yrs old will need an adult present to help them. Drop in, no registration needed.
Saratoga Prospect Center Playground
Popular community playground with modern equipment, climbing structures, and shaded picnic areas. Adjacent to Prospect Center.
Writing Group for 55+ at Garfield Park
This encourages community, socialization, and creativity among the older individuals who may be at higher risk for isolation and mental health. Stephany Buswell has been in writers’ group for approximately ten years. What has grown out of this was her memoir, published in 2022. She is...
Los Gatos Creek Trail
9.7-mile paved multi-use trail from Lexington Reservoir to Campbell. Great for biking, jogging, and walking. Scenic creek-side path.
Cambrian Park Farmers' Market
Cambrian Park Farmers' Market is a farmers market in San Jose, CA. Held at Cambrian Park Plaza Products: Organic (USDA Certified). Accepts: WIC.
Mountain Winery
The Mountain Winery is a hilltop concert venue and historic winery in Saratoga, hosting an acclaimed summer concert series with panoramic Silicon Valley views.
Blackberry Farm
City park with swimming pool, picnic areas, horseshoe pits, volleyball, and a small pond. Seasonal swim programs and summer day camps.
Sea Otters
Meet rescued southern sea otters in this beloved exhibit. Watch daily feedings and learn about the aquarium's pioneering Sea Otter Program, which has helped raise and release orphaned sea otter pups back into the wild since 1984.
La Selva Beach Branch Library
La Selva Beach Branch Library is a public branch library in La Selva Beach, CA. Open 1,958 hours per year across 52 weeks. The facility is 2,200 square feet.
Open Sea
A million-gallon exhibit showcasing the open ocean ecosystem with yellowfin tuna, hammerhead sharks, ocean sunfish, sea turtles, and massive schools of sardines. Features one of the largest single-pane windows in the world.
Villa Montalvo Arts Center
Historic Mediterranean-style villa with art galleries, sculpture garden, hiking trails, and an outdoor amphitheater hosting summer concerts.
Moss Landing KOA Express
KOA campground near Moss Landing offering RV sites, tent camping, and cabin rentals.
Lexington Reservoir County Park
Scenic reservoir park with hiking trails, picnic areas, and views. Trail connects to Sierra Azul Open Space. Popular for kayaking when water is high.
Garfield Park Branch Library
Garfield Park Branch Library is a public branch library in Santa Cruz, CA. Open 2,318 hours per year across 52 weeks. The facility is 2,343 square feet.
Morgan Hill Mushroom Mardi Gras & Community Park
Downtown community park hosting the famous Mushroom Mardi Gras and other festivals. Features playground, splash pad, amphitheater, and skate park.
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