Santa Cruz and surrounding towns like Aptos and Capitola are the epitome of California. From the iconic boardwalk to the redwood forests, Santa Cruz is a colorful community filled with natural, scenic beauty. This one-of-a-kind beach town has a huge outdoor social life. The town is filled with an array of yoga studios, trendy juice shops, and casual surf shopping that easily fits the scene here. New Brighton State Park is just minutes from Santa Cruz’s best surf breaks with campsites overlooking the Pacific Ocean. #camping #california #roadtrip