The oldest amusement park in California, this official State Historic Landmark preserves the appeal of an early 20C seaside amusement park. Its renovated boardwalk features a series of turreted and brightly painted buildings and rides fronting a wide..

Renowned for its distinctive architecture and spectacular setting in the lush hills above Santa Cruz amid groves of redwood trees, the university comprises a loop of 10 distinct college campuses surrounding an academic and administrative core. It cla..

Founded in 1791 under promising circumstances, the 12th mission, named in honor of the Holy Cross, suffered severe hardships brought about mainly by the ruffianesque settlers in the nearby pueblo of Branciforte. After achieving a peak population of 5..