"Largest Hamlet Along Hwy 9 in Santa Cruz Mountains" Felton by atufft

Felton Travel Guide: 15 reviews and 53 photos

New Leaf Market Mural in Felton - Felton

Up Highway 9 from Santa Cruz

Felton is a town of about 9,000 residents just 15 minutes into the Santa Cruz Mountains from Santa Cruz. The town is infamous for it's volunteer fire fighters and Memorial Day parades. The town is about 98% liberal voting white, and so it caters heavily to those who love organic gardening, vegetarian foods, hippy fashions, and peaceful living. It's also a hangout for veterans from WWII, Vietnam, and Iraq Wars.

Tallest Covered Bridge in the USA

Felton's Covered Bridge

Felton is also home to the tallest covered bridge in the USA. For 45 years, this bridge was the only way to get into Felton from Santa Cruz. The train would come up to Roaring Camp Lumber Yard and folks would walk or take horse and buggy across the bridge, which is made of Douglas Fir Beams and Redwood Planking.

Intro Updated May 26, 2008
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Reviews (13)

Local Favorite Bar Restaurants (5)

This place doesn't rate to well for food, and for good reason because is wasn't very good. I had a shriveled teriyaki... more travel advice

Avoid Poison Oak Warnings and Dangers (1)

Poison Oak is endemic throughout the Santa Cruz mountains, so avoid it or expect an uncomfortable rash. Sensitivity... more travel advice

Great Organic and Health Food Selection Shopping (1)

There's a Safeway Grocery in town, and it gets its share of business, but the New Leaf Market in Santa Cruz County is a... more travel advice

Motorcycles in Front of Don Quixotes in Felton - Felton

Mexican Cantina in Felton Restaurants (5)

A popular watering hole and Mexican food joint is Don Quixote's. The food is decent and the prices OK. It's really easy... more travel advice

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deccomom May 11, 2009 at 10:32 PM

The Felton Memorial Day Parade is like a step back in time with fashioned family fun! Rainbow Girls "float" by as the calliope plays and they hand out candy to the kids who smile and wave flags to honor our country's heroes. Not to be missed!
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xaver May 27, 2008 at 9:04 PM

Nice memorial day pics.
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mircaskirca May 27, 2008 at 12:13 PM

Oh, yes, I would certainly feel at home here :) It was good to learn about organic Sicilian cuisine - a good preparation for my coming trip to Sicily :) Enjoyed Bonny Doon Vineyards link :)