Best places for photoshoots in Santa Cruz
The classic iconic surf town of Santa Cruz California is one of the most diverse places you can take photos. So whether you're from Santa Cruz looking for ideas or planning on visiting from out of town, here's a little inspiration for places that can make for a good time and good photos.
The Treehouse
There's a pretty well known treehouse in the Santa Cruz area. You can check it out on here!
If you're looking for a secluded and intimate setting for your photoshoot, renting an Airbnb and getting cozy inside is the way to go. This treehouse has a deck overlooking a forest that makes you feel like you're in Bali. Indoor shoots are a great way to capture a relaxed vibe in your photos and who doesn't love escaping to a treehouse like kids?
There are a few Treehouse Airbnb options like this one.
You can also check out the Pinecone Treehouse on Airbnb here!
If you're looking for a secluded and intimate setting for your photoshoot, renting an Airbnb and getting cozy inside is the way to go. This treehouse has a deck overlooking a forest that makes you feel like you're in Bali. Indoor shoots are a great way to capture a relaxed vibe in your photos and who doesn't love escaping to a treehouse like kids?
There are a few Treehouse Airbnb options like this one.
You can also check out the Pinecone Treehouse on Airbnb here!
Shark Fin Cove
Hop onto the 1 from Santa Cruz going North and you’ll come across Shark Fin Cove. This is SUCH a diverse and fun location. This one huge craggly rock shooting out of the ocean just offshore kind of looks a massive prehistoric monster shark fin cutting through the water. The beach is hugged by three beautiful cliff sides leaving plenty of room for stunning backdrops in your photos.
Davenport
If you keep going north up the 1 from Santa Cruz you'll reach Davenport which is a cute little coastal town complete with a grassy pocket of trees hanging on the edge of a massive cliffside. It's a bit of a scramble to maneuver the rocky path down to the beach (fair warning) so be sure to bring an extra pair of shoes and take your time getting down there. Davenport is a dream photo location for engagements, elopements or whatever else you can think of!
Wilder Ranch
Wilder Ranch is a State Park with miles and miles of hiking and biking trails, some of which go right along the coast line! This can be a fun place for a shoot since you can just take a coastal walk and stop for pictures along the way!
Twin Gates
If you turn right at the left light right before you get to UC Santa Cruz sign and keep going, you'll come across Twin Gates. This is a beautiful location with a lot of diversity too! The golden meadow is a dream in the fall plus there are redwoods right next to it which means you can get shots from two different feeling spots right within walking distance from each other. Fair warning, this is a mountain biking area so be sure to stay aware when you're shooting on the paths.
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