We started our day at Emily's bakery in Santa Cruz and got some pastries to go. The poppy seed muffins and cheddar scones were really good!
http://www.emilysbakery.com/

We then headed to Wilder Ranch State Park.
http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=549

There are many trails to explore at the park. We chose to take the Ohlone Bluff Trail and the Old Cove Landing Trail, which together create a 3.5 mile loop along the cliffs. The trail is suitable for strollers (not umbrella ones, though).
There's beach access at a few point along the trail, so take your picnic blanket and pastries with you.
In some points you can get really close to the cliff's edge, so make sure you and your toddler are very careful. 
We saw lots of sea lions, birds, friendly squirrels, lots of flowers, bugs and butterflies. In a good day, during the right season, you can even see whales.


The park was formerly a dairy ranch, and many of the ranch's buildings have been restored for use as a museum. Don't miss a visit to the farm animals, barn and gift shop!


1401 Coast Rd, Santa Cruz, CA
Open daily, 8am - sunset. Entrance fee: $10 per car.

Quarry Park Saratoga

Located just two miles from downtown Saratoga, Quarry Park is a portal to the past and a great place to explore, play, and learn. 


The Saratoga Quarry was closed in  1967, and the county employees used the site for recreational activities with their families and friends. They installed and maintained picnic tables, barbecue pits, and sitting areas, and enjoyed the park till 1990.

The park reopened in October 2015, and today you too can enjoy its trails and history. 

 
Kids Activity: There are many different trees and plants in the park, encourage your child to collect different leaves, pine cones and more.

Don't forget to pack your breakfast or lunch, and enjoy your meal at one of the picnic tables, with a view to Santa Cruz mountains.

The park open daily, from sunrise to sunset.


http://www.saratoga.ca.us/whatsnew/quarry_park.asp