Weekends at Costanoa KOA
Every weekend we host an assortment of activities, events, entertainment, and local opportunities to experience Costanoa and the north coast at its finest.
1st Friday of Every Month
11 a.m.- 9 p.m.
Free Fridays at Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History
Museum of Art & History, 705 Front St.
Downtown Santa Cruz 831.429.1964 x20
Enjoy free admission the first Friday of every month. Free tour of current exhibition at 12 p.m.
www.santacruzmah.org
Saturdays and Sundays
10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Pie Ranch Farm Stand Now Open
Stock up on the way home on Costanoa BBQ with local fresh organic produce, eggs and of course, Pie! Located 2 miles south of Costanoa on Hwy. 1.
1-3 p.m.
Behind the Scenes Tour of Harley Farms Goat and Dairy Ranch
Guests receive a "behind the scenes" look at an award winning goat dairy farm. Follow the flow of the milk - from the goats to the cheese making. Meet our friendly goats, milk a goat, and learn how to make goat cheese. At the end, we have a cheese tasting upstairs in our refurbished hayloft. The tour lasts about 2 hours (although it quite often goes longer due to high interest and many questions!)
Adults $20/ Children 5-10 $10/ Children 5 and under are free. Call 650-879-0480 for Reservations.
4th Sunday of Every Month
2:15-3:30 p.m.
Behind the Scenes at Seymour Marine Discovery Center
Seymour Marine Discovery Center, end of Delaware Ave.
Santa Cruz 831.459.3800
Learn about the work of scientists and their studies of dolphins, sea lions, elephant seals and harbor seals.
seymourcenter.ucsc.edu
Saturdays, May through November
10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Santa Cruz Art and Market
San Lorenzo Park, 137 Dakota Ave.
Santa Cruz 831.515.4108
Includes live music, kids creative play, craft bazaar, delicious food, healing arts and organic produce.
Saturdays
10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Naturalist Guided Kayak Tours of the Monterey Bay
Just a 25 minute drive south, the northern lee of the Monterey Bay offers protection from our summer trade winds, making for perfect kayaking conditions. Explore the nearby kelp-beds where Sea Otters, Sea Lions and Dolphins abound. Tours include safety instruction, naturalist guide, wetsuits and kayak rental. $65 per participant. Call the Activities Department at 650.879.1100 for reservations.
1-3 p.m.
Guided tour to Franklin Point
Three and a half mile meander through wild willow, hooker's primrose, bush
lupine, and sandy dunes. Enjoy spectacular views of Pigeon Point and
Aņo Nuevo Island. If the wind is down, this hike offers great potential for
whale watching. Take a break at the halfway point to observe passing California Sea Lions as well as the site of the 1864 wreck of the ship Sir John Franklin.
2-3 p.m.
Kids Face Painting
Located in front of the Ranch House
Sundays
10-11 a.m.
Yoga Classes
Stretch your mind and body in our weekend morning yoga class. Each class
focuses on strength, balance, endurance and flexibility. You will also
learn new ways of moving, better posture, better breathing and a new
awareness of yourself. Yoga classes are offered Sunday mornings year
round. $15 per person. Sign up at the Font Desk upon check in to
reserve your Yoga Mat. Private sessions available upon request. Note: Please advise the Yoga Instructor of any injuries or conditions you may have, including pregnancy.
10 a.m.-noon
Guided Tour to Ohlone Ridge
This is an intermediate level three and a half mile hike through the riparian corridor of Whitehouse Creek and then up through coastal scrub and Douglas Fir eco-systems. The peak of the trail offers sweeping vistas of the reefs and beaches south of Costanoa. This is an excellent option for those who want a little bit more of a workout as well as opportunities to see the local flora and fauna.
2-4 p.m.
Live Music at Gazos Creek Grill
Enjoy ocean view dining in a musical atmosphere just 1 mile north of Costanoa. Take a leisurely bike ride from Costanoa down old Hwy. 1 to Gazos Creek Grill for home -style cooking and local music.
At Sunset
Surf Movies at Pigeon Point Lighthouse
Finish off your day watching the sunset in the shadow of this historic lighthouse. Pigeon Point offers great viewing for passing Grey Whales and other marine life. Classic surf movies are shown every Sunday after sunset in the Fog Signal building.
Saturday and Sunday, Memorial Day weekend through October 31st
9 a.m.-noon
Costanoa Kids Camp
Costanoa Kids Camp is a nurturing, fun and outdoor nature-based experience for Costanoa campers age 5-12. This is a great opportunity for kids to play games, learn about some of the local natural history and have an overall great time. Activities include nature walks, tide pooling, plant and animal identification, storytelling, bug hunting, games and arts and crafts. Kids Camp is offered from Memorial Day weekend through October 31st and we take requests for private sessions in the off-season and midweek. The cost is $35 per child, which includes snacks. Reservations are highly recommended to ensure your spot. Call the Activities Department at 650.879.1100 for reservations.
