Best places: Parks in Soquel, United States

Hiking, biking & jogging trails on varied terrain rising from sea level to steep coastal mountains.

Public green space with 45 acres of lawn, a multi-use trail & picnic areas plus a lake with fishing.

A nature park featuring rare trees, grassy areas, trails, themed gardens & valley views.

County park marked by redwood forest & chaparral over 3,688 acres, with horseback riding & camping.

Natural landscape with diverse activities including hiking trails, picnic areas & horseback riding.

👍👍 Visited on September 24th, 2023. We didn't plan to stay long, so a less-than-one-mile loop sounded perfect. We walked one round clockwise, then one round counter clockwise. We took some pictures and saw a banana slug. It was an easy walk.I was impressed by the size of those trees. Glad I asked if t...

Verdant wooded park featuring RV/tent campsites, plus picnic areas & over 15 miles of hiking trails.

👍👍 One of the issues about the beaches along Highway 1 when traveling between Santa Cruz and San Francisco is the fact that anything next to the road is usually crowded as heck. The Greyhound Rock Spot is a protected area and absolutely beautiful without all the random people to ruin your experience. T...

County park with a history of mining offers hiking, biking & equestrian trails amid wildflowers.

Compact sandy patch with rock bridges & tidepools, popular for spotting seabirds, whales & seals.

Performing arts complex with indoor & outdoor stages, plus landscaped gardens & walking trails.

A series of small beaches with bluffs & rock formations following a stretch of the Coastal Trail.

This sprawling wooded park with waterfalls offers camping, picnicking & 6 miles of hiking trails.

Park with a grassy field, playground & picnic areas, plus bocce courts, a carousel & a small train.

Park with a 32-acre lake offering fishing, bocce courts, trails & a seasonal concession stand.

👍👍 Most people are familiar with Westcliff, but Eastcliff is sometimes a hidden gem, so unless you live nearby, you might miss this little spot. It is not as long as Westcliff drive, but you still get a nice beach stroll with some amazing views. There’s not as much foot traffic, either. I love all the...

This strip of beach features pine & oak trees, bay views & a small campground on a bluff.

👍 This is a review for mt. Umunhum trail, not the parking lot on the top. The parking lot is cool too, it is just not the subject of this review. To be honest, the trail itself is just OK. It is a good trail from difficulty standpoint- not too steep, not too flat, not too wide. However, most of the a...

Scenic 175-acre reservoir park for fishing, boating & hiking (seasonal & can be closed by drought).

Diverse county park with a variety of hiking trails providing views of the numerous hills & valleys.