West Cliff wins so many categories it isn't even fair. Photo by Chip Scheuer.
Best Beach
Seabright Beach
East Cliff Dr at Seabright Ave, Santa Cruz.
Natural Bridges State Beach
2531 West Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz. 831.423.4609
Twin Lakes State Beach
E Cliff Dr at 7th Ave, Santa Cruz. 831.429.2850
Best Bike Ride
West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz.
Wilder Ranch State Park
1401 Coast Rd, Santa Cruz. 831.426.0505
Forest of Nisene Marks State Park
Aptos Creek Rd and Soquel Dr, Aptos. 831.763.7063
Best Boardwalk Ride
Big Dipper
Fireball
Carousel
400 Beach St, Santa Cruz. 831.423.5590
Best Derby Girl
Candie Hooligan
http://santacruzderbygirls.org/about/dgom/678-dgom-october-2011
Chelsea Smile
santacruzderbygirls.org/teams/seabright-sirens
All of Them
santacruzderbygirls.org/
Best Dog Park
The Lighthouse Field and Its Beach
West Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz.
Aptos Dog Park at the Polo Grounds
2255 Huntington Ave, Aptos.
Scotts Valley Dog Park
361 Kings Village Rd, Scotts Valley.
Best Farmers Market
Downtown—Santa Cruz Community Farmers Market
Wed, 2:30-6:30pm year-round
Lincoln and Cedar St, Santa Cruz. 831.454.0566
Cabrillo/Aptos—Monterey Bay Certified Farmers Markets
Sat, 8am-noon year-round
Cabrillo College, 6500 Soquel Dr, Aptos. 831.728.5060
Westside—Santa Cruz Community Farmers Market
Sat, 9am-1pm year-round
Western Dr. and Mission St, Santa Cruz. 831.454.0566
Best Local Athlete
Nat Young
Surfer
www.oakley.com/sports/surf/athletes/213
Josh Van Den Heuvel
Motocross racer
Dwight Lowery
Football (Jacksonville Jaguars)
Best Local Hero
James Durbin
durbinrock.com/
Chris Rene
http://www.chrisreneofficial.com/
John Laird
resources.ca.gov/laird.html
Best Neighborhood
Seabright
Westside
Live Oak
Best Nonprofit
The Homeless Garden Project
Store address: 30 West Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz. 831.426.3609
Farm Location: Shaffer Rd and Delaware Ave, Santa Cruz, 831.423.1020
Homeless Services Center
115A Coral St, Santa Cruz. 831.458.6020
Second Harvest
800 Ohlone Pkwy, Watsonville. 831.722.7110
Best Place to Get Married
The beach
Shadowbrook
1750 Wharf Rd, Capitola. 831.475.1511
Seascape
1 Seascape Resort Dr, Aptos. 800.929.7727
Best Place to Jog/Hike
West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz.
Pogonip
333 Golf Club Dr, Santa Cruz. 831.420.5270
Wilder Ranch State Park
1401 Coast Rd, Santa Cruz. 831.426.0505
Best Public Institution Worth Saving
Public libraries
UCSC
Public Parks
Best Public Institution Worth Ditching
Santa Cruz Parking Office
Santa Cruz County Planning Department
La Bahia
Best State Park
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
101 North Big Trees Park Road, Felton. 831.438.2396
Wilder Ranch State Park
1401 Coast Rd, Santa Cruz. 831.426.0505
Forest of Nisene Marks State Park
Aptos Creek Rd and Soquel Dr, Aptos. 831.763.7063
Most Unfortunate Trend
Hipsters
Sagging pants
Skinny jeans
