Overview
Boulder Creek is a town in Santa Cruz County in the state of California.
1 sights · 2 places to eat · 1 places to stay
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Best things about Boulder Creek
Big Basin Redwoods State Park
Located about 30 minutes north of Felton. Go north on Highway 9 and take Highway 236 at Boulder Creek. Contains a visitor's center, many deep trails along old growth redwoods, camp areas, and access to great scenic views…
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Mar–Nov. Summer highs reach about 77°F; winter lows dip to about 41°F. Wettest: Jan and Feb. (climate data from nearby Santa Cruz)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- SJC Mineta San Jose International Airport, San Jose — 19 mi away (major hub). Directions
- SQL San Carlos Airport, San Carlos — 28 mi away. Directions
Boulder Creek is accessed from the Santa Clara Valley by State Route 9, or by State Route 17 to Bear Creek Road, and from Santa Cruz by State Route 9. Each drive is windy but woodsy and picturesque. Much local wildlife is evident even from the road. Be sure to use turnouts to let the locals by.
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Get in
Boulder Creek is accessed from the Santa Clara Valley by State Route 9, or by State Route 17 to Bear Creek Road, and from Santa Cruz by State Route 9. Each drive is windy but woodsy and picturesque. Much local wildlife is evident even from the road. Be sure to use turnouts to let the locals by.
See
See Big Basin Redwoods State Park
Located about 30 minutes north of Felton. Go north on Highway 9 and take Highway 236 at Boulder Creek. Contains a visitor's center, many deep trails along old growth redwoods, camp areas, and access to great scenic views. Longest trails lead towards the coast, which takes an all day commitment but very worthwhile.
Buy
Shop Johnnie's Super Market
Well-stocked grocery store and deli sandwich counter. The counter also sells excellent breakfast burritos that are cherished by the locals.
Eat
Eat Bella's Cafe
Local favorite diner open for breakfast and lunch. Very good food. Takes cash only so plan ahead.
Eat Boulder Creek Pizza & Pub
Excellent freshly made pizza, pasta, sandwiches, and salads. Gluten free and vegan options available. The pub offers a curated set of good local beer and wine.
Sleep
Chain hotels are available in nearby Scotts Valley.
Nearby
Felton
City / town · 8 listings · 6 mi away
Big Basin Redwoods State Park
Park · 6 mi away
Scotts Valley
City / town · 9 listings · 8 mi away
Saratoga
City / town · 8 listings · 11 mi away
Santa Cruz
City / town · 73 listings · 12 mi away
Los Gatos
City / town · 22 listings · 12 mi away
Capitola
City / town · 20 listings · 14 mi away
Cupertino
City / town · 20 listings · 14 mi away
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