Activities For the Body
Spa Services
You can arrange for a relaxing in-house massage at the Roadhouse with one of our massage therapists by dialing 100.
For additional spa services, consider:
The Spa at Chaminade, Santa Cruz, Tel: 831-475-5600
Tea House Spa, Santa Cruz, Tel: 831-426-9700
Well Within Spa, Santa Cruz, Tel: 831-458-9355
Caress Day Spa, Capitola, Tel: 831-462-4422
Sanctuary Day Spa, Aptos Tel: 831-688-7727
Sports
Biking
Waddell Beach/Big Basin State Park: scenic hiking, bike trails and camping. Six miles of a graded, nearly level Canyon Road (which serves as a dirt fire road) wanders along the course of Waddell Creek.
Just 5 minutes south of the Davenport Roadhouse on the right and left.
Hwy. 1, Davenport, Tel: 831-338-8860
Wilder Ranch State Park — approximately 7,000 acres, with 34 miles of hiking, biking and equestrian trails winding through coastal terraces and valleys.
Just 10 minutes south of Davenport Roadhouse on the right.
1401 Old Coast Road, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, Tel: 831-423-9703
Fishing
Stagnaro's, Santa Cruz, Tel: 831-427-2334
Capitola Boat and Bait, Capitola, Tel: 831-462-2208
Chartle Charters, Santa Cruz, Tel: 831-336-2244
Lock Lomond Recreation Area Fishing, Felton, Tel: 831-420-5320
Santa Cruz Sports Fishing, Santa Cruz, Tel: 831-426-4690
Golf
Half Moon Bay Golf Links, Two Miramontes Point Rd, Half Moon Bay, Tel: 650-726-1800
De Laveaga Golf Course, 401 Upper Park Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95065, Tel: 831-423-7212
Pasatiempo Golf Club, 20 Clubhouse Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, Tel: 31-459-9155
Carmel Valley Ranch-Golf Course, One Old Ranch Rd, Carmel, Tel: 831-626-2510
Laguna Seca Golf Ranch, 10520 York Rd., Monterey, Tel: 888-828-8787
Pebble Beach Golf Links, 1700 17-mile Dr, Pebble Beach, Tel: 800-654-9300
Spyglass Golf Course, Spyglass Hill Rd & Stevenson Dr, Pebble Beach, Tel: 800-654-9300
Links at Spanish Bay, 2700 17-Mile Drive, Pebble Beach, Tel: 800-654-9300
Hiking
Waddell Beach/Big Basin State Park — miles of delightful biking and hiking trails.
A series of Backpack Trail Camps are spaced along a six mile fire road wanders along the course of Waddell Creek., with three being located within easy hiking distance from the Rancho del Oso park headquarters, located not far (under .5 mile) from Waddell Beach. Serious hikers enjoy this section of trail and beach as the end of the Skyline to the Sea Trail which runs for 30 miles.
Just 5 minutes north of the Davenport Roadhouse.
Hwy. 1, Davenport, Tel: 831-338-8860
Wilder Ranch State Park — approximately 7,000 acres, with 34 miles of hiking, biking and equestrian trails winding through coastal terraces and valleys.
About 7 minutes south of the Davenport Roadhouse on the right.
1401 Old Coast Road, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, Tel: 831-423-9703
Horse back riding
Redwood Riding Adventures
Private guided rides of 2-5 maximum in the redwoods only. Lessons, boarding, leasing, natural horsemanship camps for all ages.
Felton, CA 95018
Reservations required, Tel: 831-335-1334. Call for directions.
If you have horses in tow, you can ride in Big Basin State Park and Wilder Ranch State Park - see information under Hiking.
Kayaking
Venture Quest Kayaking, #2 Santa Cruz Wharf, Santa Cruz, Tel: 831-425-8445. Ask for Dave. If you share with him that you are a guest of the Roadhouse, he will provide a discount.
Indoor Rock Climbing
Pacific Edge Climbing Gym
104 Bronson Street #12, Santa Cruz, Tel: 831-454-9254
State Parks
Ranch Del Oso SP, Ano Nueve SP, Fall Creek SP, Pigeon Point Light Station SHP, Castle Rock SP, Wilder Ranch SP, New Brighton SB, Seacliff SB, Sunset SB, Natural Bridges SB, Santa Cruz Mission SHP, Henry Cowell Redwwods SP, The Forest of Nisene Marks SP, Big Basin SP, Portola Redwoods SP.
Surfing
Santa Cruz Surf School, Santa Cruz, Tel: 831-426-7072
Richard Schmidt Surf School, Santa Cruz, Tel: 831-423-0928
Club Ed Surf School, Camps and Rental, Santa Cruz, Tel: 831-464-0177
Surfboard Rentals
Cowell's Surf Shop, 30 Front St, Santa Cruz, Tel: 831-427-2355.
O'Neill Surf Shop, various locations:
400 Beach St., Santa Cruz, CA; Tel. 831-459-9230
110 Cooper St., Santa Cruz, CA; Tel. 831-469-4377
2222 East Cliff Dr., Santa Cruz, CA; Tel. 831-475-4151
1149 41st Ave., Capitola, CA; Tel. 831-475-4151
Paradise Surf Shop, 3961 Portola Dr., Santa Cruz, Tel: 831-462-3880
Best Surf Spots to watch the action or hang ten
1. Cowell's - great spot for beginners, rentals across the street. Accessed by stairs off of West Cliff drive in Santa Cruz.
2. Steamer’s Lane – named after the Steam Ships that used to come in, the view is a spectacular bird’s eye perspective as the surfers ride nature’s creations below as you stand on the cliff’s above.
3. Capitola Beach - another great place to get started in downtown Capitola Village.
Whalewatching
Chartle Charters, Santa Cruz, Tel: 831-336-2244
Santa Cruz Sports Fishing, Santa Cruz, Tel: 831-426-4690
Stagnaro's, Santa Cruz, Tel: 831-427-2334
Wineries
The Roadhouse offers wine tastings on the weekends from 1 to 5 PM on Saturdays and Sundays. If you are interested in a private wine tasting, please inquire with our manager on-duty. We feature local vineyards and makers as well as exceptional values found outside of our area.
In addition to our offerings, there are many outstanding wineries with tasting rooms to visit. For more information call the Santa Cruz Mountains Winery Association at: 831-685-8463. See list below.
- Ahlgren Vineyard Wineries and Tasting Rooms,
Boulder Creek, 831-338-6071 - Bargetto Winery and Tasting Rooms,
Soquel, 831-475-2258 - Beauregard Vineyard Wineries and Tasting Rooms,
Santa Cruz 831-425-7777 - Bonny Doon Wineries and Tasting Rooms,
Bonny Doon, 831-425-4518 - Byington Winery & Vineyards Wineries and Tasting Rooms,
Los Gatos Tel: 408-354-1111 - Glenwood Oaks Winery Wineries and Tasting Rooms,
Scotts Valley Tel: 831-461-0668 - Hallcrest Vineyards/The Organic Wine Works, Wineries and Tasting Rooms,
Felton Tel: 831-335- 4441 - Hunter Hill Vineyard & Winery Wineries and Tasting Rooms,
Soquel Tel: 831-465-9294 - Pelican Ranch Winery Wineries and Tasting Rooms,
Santa Cruz Tel: 831-426-6911 - Roudon-Smith Winery Wineries and Tasting Rooms,
Scotts Valley Tel: 831-438-1244 - Soquel Vineyards Wineries and Tasting Rooms,
Soquel, Tel: 831-462-9045 - Storrs Winery Wineries and Tasting Rooms,
Santa Cruz, Tel: 831-458-5030
Wine Tours
Santa Cruz Mountain Wine Tours, Aptos, Tel: 831-662-2341
ABC Sedans & Limos, Soquel. Tel: 831-477-0170 or 800-734-4313
Ag Venture Tours, Monterey, Tel: 831-643-9463 or 888-643-9463
South Bay Wine Tour, Cupertino, Tel: 408-867-9661
