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Arana Gulch Open Space Park
101 Mentel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062, United States
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Review №1

Im recently unemployed so I come out here to do my job search and applications. Being able to do all of this via my phone makes it possible to do unpleasant things in pleasent places. Making me more enthusiastic and productive. Its a great place to not tell anyone about

Ai
Review №2

Fave place to walk in town! Plus all of the adorable animals. Today we were greeted by a gopher, smiled at by cute pups and even got waved at by local harbor seals

Da
Review №3

This is the meadow above the yacht harbor. Lovely walking/biking path.

Be
Review №4

Great place fo people who have a wheelchair or other assistance technology.

Am
Review №5

Beautiful any time if the year. A bit crowded on the weekends.

ty
Review №6

Very cute and quaint and the cows will let you pet them

Ja
Review №7

I am sad that the endangered species if plants are now being eaten by cows. Cute cows. Friendly cows, but nonetheless,cows. That are destroying the area. And the new paving over the little bumpy trails doesnt help the environment either. Im very torn. Because its beautiful,but its being destroyed.

Gl
Review №8

For a small open space its pretty wonderful, especially when cows are there. There is scenery, some vistas, and not too many people. There are no playgrounds, its just for walking, so no noisy children. Add walking access to yacht harbor and it really is great.

Lo
Review №9

Relaxing, quiet place to walk the dogs or just go for a leisure walk.

Ro
Review №10

Great place to walk with or without dogs. It connects midtown Santa Cruz to the Harbor. The hike can be as small as a little loop or go all the way to the end of the Harbor and have a great meal there. It is also very convenient to cross town on a bike because it avoids major traffic areas.

Le
Review №11

Walking trails and a paved path connecting neighborhoods on 3 sides and the yacht harbor. Part of Santa Cruzs greenbelt

zo
Review №12

Nice easy walk. Clean trails. Great for bird watching.

Da
Review №13

Nice open space above the small boat harbor. Great views of the mountains as well as the upper harbor. All weather bike and pedestrian paths, plus two very nice bridges allow for east / west passage across Arana Gulch.

Mi
Review №14

Good place to walk from one end to the other!!

Ky
Review №15

Its been a while since Ive been to this park, and it looks like they have really spruced it up! They have a nice path to walk and they have added benches along the way. A wonderful place to come and get some peace and quiet.

Mo
Review №16

It has really nice paved trails to walk dogs on or ride your bike. It is always clean.

Au
Review №17

Gorgeous little slice of nature here.

Da
Review №18

Love that green space in the middle of the city. Lots of natural Flora and fauna, including coyotes. Absolutely beautiful.

Ju
Review №19

The perfect open space stroll for stretching your legs, riding your bike or walking with your best friend. A sublime and therapeutic space.

Ar
Review №20

Enjoyed see a group of cows. Nice hiking loop around the open pasture.

Do
Review №21

Walking and cycling paths, hiking trails, access to Frederick St via bridge over the Gulch, 7th Ave via bridge over Arana Creek and to boat harbor and beach. On springtime cattle graze in the pasture. Park benches along the paths, good bird watching along trails.

Ma
Review №22

A mellow and beautiful place to bring the kids for hiking or short bike rides.

Ch
Review №23

Its a lovely bit of Earth. Please leave it alone and dont injure the environment or its inhabitants, four​ or two legged. The homeless in this area are actually respectful of their area and try to keep it as clean as they can, so please dont drive them out. Who knows what would replace them.

Jo
Review №24

Nice dog walk. No bathrooms though!

Sa
Review №25

Its a beautiful place to walk your dog or walk or ride your bike

je
Review №26

Following the Google map directions, its not there.

Fr
Review №27

Always a great walk.

Lu
Review №28

This is a really relaxing spot to be painting walking or biking on designed trails.

Os
Review №29

It is so nice and is the place to ride bikes

An
Review №30

Im torn about Arana Gulch. I loved it before when it was dirt trails and open spaces, but I use it more now that the bridge and pathways are open. Such is progress.

Ma
Review №31

Miss the peace and singletrack from before the bridge and trail, but love it now as well for walks. Cows were out this weekend!

Ke
Review №32

Another Crown Jewel of Santa Cruz.

Ji
Review №33

My wife and I like walking around here. Trails loop through and around the park and down to the boat harbor. The main trails are paved, but the side trails are not, and can get soupy in wet weather. We usually walk down to the harbor and around it, then circle back on city streets to where we parked.

Ma
Review №34

Beautiful and peaceful

Th
Review №35

The creek is nice, especially in winter and the fields are green

Be
Review №36

Great area for a walk with my dog

pa
Review №37

Nice place for a walk.

La
Review №38

Very beutiful setting!

Ed
Review №39

Great

un
Review №40

Cows every where

Da
Review №41

I go here to meditate

Je
Review №42

Beautiful and clean

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  • Address:101 Mentel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062, United States
  • Site:http://cityofsantacruz.com/government/city-departments/parks-recreation/parks-beaches-open-spaces/open-spaces/arana-gulch
  • Phone:+1 831-420-5270
Categories
  • Tourist attraction
  • Park
Working hours
  • Monday:7am–7pm
  • Tuesday:7am–7pm
  • Wednesday:7am–7pm
  • Thursday:7am–7pm
  • Friday:7am–7pm
  • Saturday:7am–7pm
  • Sunday:7am–7pm
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
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