3600 Highway 1
Davenport, CA 95017

831-427-2288

Open daily sunrise to sunset, year round.

Map to Park

Parking free (donations welcomed)

The Center occupies a ranch-style house and grounds which were once the home of Hulda Hoover McLean. It now consists of an intimate, protected courtyard surrounded by a main meeting room, exhibit rooms, gift shop, and a large deck overlooking Waddell Valley and the Pacific Ocean. Waddell Beach, located across Highway 1 from the park entrance, is known worldwide as one of the best spots for windsurfing. The steady strong northwest winds and good surf provide ideal conditions for this demanding sport. For those interested in birding, botany, intertidal marine life and riparian habitat, the Waddell Beach and the many Rancho del Oso trails offer superb recreation for the amateur or professional naturalist. Regular surfers, boogie boarders, and surf fishermen also find it an ideal spot to pursue their activities.

Directions
Drive north from Santa Cruz on Hwy 1 for 17 miles to the Waddell Creek Bridge. Just before crossing the bridge, turn right at the sign and continue on the dirt road.

Visitor Center
Weekends Noon - 4pm, or by advance appointment to groups

Camping
Horse trail camps for reservations call 831-425-1218
Trail camps for reservations call 831-338-8861

Climate/Clothing
Layered clothing recommended due to changing weather conditions.

Amenities
Restrooms
Picnic areas

Educational Activities
Guided cultural history tours (call for times)
Guided nature walks
Museum
Exhibits
Historic sites