ocean view

Horseshoe Lake-Fir Knoll Loop

Horseshoe Lake is surrounded by blackbird-filled cattails. Nice.

A short hike at Skyline Open Space Preserve provides a variety of scenery, including a little lake and big ocean views.

Peters Creek Trail to Long Ridge Road Loop

The stunning view of the Santa Cruz Mountains all the way down to the Pacific Ocean from Long Ridge Road.

4.6 miles; 2.5 hours on foot; moderate
Peters Creek Trail —> Long Ridge Road —> Long Ridge Trail

This (literally) awesome loop offers spectacular vistas, redwood forest and even a pretty little ridgetop pond.