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The Skyline to the Sea Trail is a popular 29.5-mile hiking trail that runs down the ridge of the Santa Cruz Mountains to the Pacific Ocean. It passes through two large parks: Castle Rock State Park and Big Basin Redwoods State Park, the oldest state park in California. The trail passes by a number of beautiful waterfalls and through some of the oldest, largest, and tallest redwood forests left in the world. The trail starts on the ridge at Saratoga Gap, at the intersection of Skyline Boulevard and SR 9. Many hikers prefer to start at Castle Rock. Most hikers take three days to complete the entire trail, going from the ridge to the ocean. There is a 31-mile ultra-running race on this trail a couple times a year. A detour to Berry Creek Trail to see the waterfalls or to stay at the camp at Sunset Trail Camp adds 2.7 miles to the hike, but it is well worth it.

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Stroll through Hakone Gardens Visit the Cinnabar Winery Tasting Room Visit a historic villa at the Montalvo Arts Center Hike in Sanborn Park Take the kids to Fremont Older Open Space Preserve Go wine tasting at Mount Eden Vineyards Step back in time at Historic Saratoga Village Hike the Skyline to the Sea Trail Dine at The Plumed Horse Visit House Family Vineyards Watch a live show at South Bay Musical Theater Learn about local history at the Saratoga Historical Park Go hiking in Saratoga Quarry Park Follow the scenic Saratoga Gap Trail Go horseback riding at Garrod Farms Riding Stables Taste a variety of wines at Cooper-Garrod Estate Vineyards Learn new skills at California Survival School Plan a romantic date at Lexington Wine Co Go wine tasting at The Mountain Winery Visit Savannah-Chanelle Vineyards

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