Things To Do
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Enjoy rides and Boardwalk fun right on Santa Cruz beach. Fun for kids of all ages! Fun fact: Emily and her childhood bestie and bridesmaid, Victoria, went to the Boardwalk every summer after their annual Santa Cruz gymnastics meet.
The Mystery Spot
This hot spot in the Santa Cruz Mountains has been wowing curious visitors since 1939. Visitors walk up a short steep hill and inside a small building...where they experience demonstrations that appear to defy gravity. Fun fact: Another favorite destination for Emily after Santa Cruz gymnastics meets!
Gilroy Gardens
Gilroy Gardens is unique amusement park geared towards younger kids! It’s a nonprofit educational institution whose mission is to educate and inspire families, especially children, in a beautiful garden setting. Fun fact: Emily’s Girl Scout troop got to enjoy an overnight camping adventure here!
Santa Clara Valley Wine Trail
This region is home to an array of wines, from traditional California Zin & Carignane, to grapes from the French regions of Burgundy (Pinot Noir & Chardonnay), Bordeaux (Cabernet & Merlot), and Rhone (Viognier & Syrah) as well as Italian varietals such as Charbono & Sangiovese – all exhibiting a spectacular blend of microclimate, geography, and history. Wine Trail map available at the link below.