U.C. Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, California
| Address: | Hagar Dr, Santa Cruz, CA |
| GPS: |
36°59'25.4"N 122°3'16.2"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | California |
Disc Golf
9 pins played from dual tees. Stunning views of Monterey Bay Sanctuary. Plays like a seaside 'Links' course - mostly open and often windy. In place on trial basis. No dogs, no alcohol. Bring the course map from this page to navigate (or there may be some at the Intramural Sports Office - upstairs next to the main pool at the East Fieldhouse). *Baskets finally installed in 2015. Public (No Fee)Courtesy of DiscGolfUnited.com
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Directions
From Santa Cruz, California
- Head north on Chestnut St toward Rincon St (118 ft)
- Slight left onto Chestnut St Ext (0.2 mi)
- Turn left onto Mission St (407 ft)
- Turn right onto Highland Ave (0.1 mi)
- Turn left onto High St (1.1 mi)
- Turn right onto Coolidge Dr (0.4 mi)
- Turn left onto Hagar Dr (0.6 mi)
Mission Blvd. to Bay, up hill, straight onto campus, left on Hagar, park in East Remote lot on right and walk up hill to Physical Education Complex, parking passes required Mon. thru Fri. until 8 pm.Courtesy of DiscGolfUnited.com
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