Santa Cruz

An overnight trip to Santa Cruz where we visited the mission, UCSC, and the coast.
Santa Cruz. Beach Boardwalk at dusk. Santa Cruz. Lots of rules for walking on the pier. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Early in the morning there aren't that many people out. Santa Cruz. The seals are out enjoying the sun. Santa Cruz. View of the boardwalk from the pier. Santa Cruz. Mission Santa Cruz. This is a half size reconstruction. The original was damaged in an earthquake and the nearby church was built on the original site.
Mission Santa Cruz. The church in the background was the site of the original main square of the mission. Mission Santa Cruz. Mission Santa Cruz. This building is restored, but is the only original building from the mission. Mission Santa Cruz. I take this photo at every mission. Mission Santa Cruz. Baby bulginess on display. Still adorable. Mission Santa Cruz. Possibily the oldest avocado tree in California, according to the park ranger.
Mission Santa Cruz. UC Santa Cruz. The sign says human sundial. Yup, the sun is at the correct location. Santa Cruz Coast. Santa Cruz Coast. Santa Cruz Coast. Santa Cruz Coast.
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Santa Cruz Coast.