Sabtu, 19 Agustus 2017

The Tourist Appeal Of Santa Cruz

By Carl Burns


In 1769, a Spanish explorer by the name Gaspar de Portola discovered the city. The city was know as Santa Cruz. The name actually means holy cross as a way to show respect to the local missions in the area. Mexico gained control of the area by 1820s then Americans started flooding in to the area as well. After California became a state in 1850 the area was declared one of the 27 counties of the country.

The beach views of the area has been the common factor that makes the area have many fans. The beaches offer a relaxing environment as well as enable a variety of water sports in the area which the area is famous for. Common water sports done in the area include surfing, swimming, diving, paddling and sailing. However, it is most famous for the best surfing waves in the world.

The area is also takes measures to conserve its culture and historic value and to prove this, it has a museum dedicated to historic surfers. The frequent events held in the area in which surfers compete with each other has been key information to record in the museums. The events are often intentional and attract surfer experts worldwide. Some of the historic surfers even work at the museum.

For those who are not highly interested with the water games, they can still engage in other activities. The area other than having beaches also has forests which offers great spots for outdoor activities example camping, hiking and rock climbing. Some people even try cycling in the area. The forests are also convenient for the explorers who want to just walk around and see the wonders of nature.

The area is also known for the oldest wine companies in the world that still produced high quality products. The companies are situated on the mountain that has its name similar to that of the area. The companies have and are still producing the common brands of wine that most of us know. Some of the commonly known brands they produce include Pinot Noirs, Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignons.

The food in the area is also of a top notch as the environment. All the foods in the area are organic products. The hotels in the area will also mainly include vegetables and fruits in their menus. For many this is a relief from the common junk foods diet. People who want to lose weight can also thus visit the area to get the good foods, take part in the activities and thus lose some weight.

People who want to spend time in the area each holidays or on a regular basis should consider buying beach houses in the area. The beach houses will allow them to have an access to the beach and warm basking sun to help them unwind and relax. They are also good for family gatherings, escaping winter seasons or just a spot to unwind on work leaves or retirement.

The above points are thus what makes the area a dream destination. The area has a high number of tourists visitors yearly due to these fun filled adventures and environment. Renting a home or living in one for a couple days may eve tempt you into moving in to the area and experience the relaxation it offers on a daily basis.




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