Whether you’ve always wanted to explore the famous redwoods of California or long for a meeting with an ocean view, consider Northern California’s Santa Cruz County, which can do both. “I think Santa Cruz County is 100% unique from any other California destination,” said Flavia Oliveira, director of sales and marketing for Visit Santa Cruz County. “Once you’re out of the ballroom and exploring the destination you can go hike in the redwoods, and then on the same day do a surf lesson, and then you can go and enjoy pinot noir and chardonnay because we have over 70 wineries.