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Santa Cruz Small Craft Harbor The Santa Cruz Small Craft Harbor hosts facilities for a variety of pleasure boats and commercial fishing vessels. Boating related businesses, restaurants, shops and charter boat options are available. Wednesday Night Sailboat Races start at 6pm with the season running through the end of October. Contact the Santa Cruz Yacht Club at 831-425-0690 or visit our website at scyc.org. The harbor is maintained as a year-round place for refuge for mariners; visitor berthing is also available. The harbor’s marine park atmosphere is enhanced by informational displays along a walking tour, which emphasizes the marine history of the harbor and the Monterey Bay. We encourage you to enjoy the vistas and all that this harbor has to offer. APTOS & SEACLIFF L ocals know the area’s long stretch of beach is the place for walking and running, dolphin-spotting and calm water for the kids. There’s great shopping and dining on both sides of Hwy. 1, including Aptos Village and Deer Park. DAVENPORT E Gateway to the Monterey Bay Sanctuary stablished as a whaling port in the late 19th century, this small coastal town is just nine miles north of Santa Cruz and plays host to visitors coming to watch the gray and humpback whale migrations, to witness the life of sea creatures such as dolphins, sea otters, porpoises, and to view the many varieties of aquatic birds. Davenport’s artistic community was established in the 60s by the famous Lundberg Studios, world renowned creators of fine, iridescent glass blown lamps, vases and paperweights. The old Davenport jailhouse is now a museum with history and environmental exhibits. Fresh Seafood, Steaks, Salads, Sandwiches and More! Nightly Specials, Brunch Sat & Sun Open Daily with Continuous Service 493 Lake Ave. • Santa Cruz • 831-479-3430 johnnysharborside.com 1 ­4 SUMMER | 2013 Harbor Views Summer 2012- Johnny’s - coop summersantacruz.com summersantacruz.com SUMMER | 2013 1 ­5