California whitewater - Pescadero Creek, Santa Cruz Mountains, San Mateo County San Mateo county, Portola State Park to Memorial County Park section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II     9 miles   The putin location given is in an area not open to the public, and the creek is closed to all watercraft, kayaks & inflatables included. Says James The natural beauty of San Mateo County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream make the trip here worthwhile. The Portola State Park to Memorial County Park stretch of Pescadero Creek is 9 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class II section. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Santa Cruz-Watsonville, if you're not familiar with the area there's a     road map further down the page. The average California whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master than those in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less manageable. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way there are not so many other good places for that around here. Great exercise and just being out on the river for a while have people coming from far and near. This stretch is mid length, you can easily run it on an afternoon. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The beauty of the Santa Cruz Mountains is a great plus for this river. There are no other sections   to paddle along Pescadero Creek than the Portola State Park to Memorial County Park section. Briefly about the general area: There are great places to discover along the Coyote Ridge Trail, and if you're here why not explore Dark Gulch. The yearly rain here at Pescadero Creek is about average; the month with most of the rain is January; the driest month of the year is July. But wait, there's more entertaining things to do in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Going for a hike on the Butano Ridge Loop Trail is always a wonderful adventure, and nearby you hit upon Indian Point. This river is a great place to visit. During the warmest time of the year here at Pescadero Creek, high temperatures generally reach the 60's, and the nighttime is a little chillier of course, regularly in the 50's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 50's with temperatures at Pescadero Creek dipping down into the 40's throughout winter nights. Pescadero Creek, Portola State Park to Memorial County Park road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II Length: 9 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 37.24309 Longitude: -122.2099 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 37.27389 Longitude: -122.29741 Paddler input for Pescadero Creek, California: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Pescadero Creek, Santa Cruz Mountains, California Local climate location: HALF MOON BAY 1 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Pescadero Creek Inn, Pescadero 9 miles away Located on the California coast one hour south of San Francisco at the edge of the historic town of Pescadero, the Pescadero Creek Inn is a 100 year-old farmhouse with three guest rooms in the main ho... 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Find a whitewater outfitter in California Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Santa Cruz-Watsonville, California Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Santa Cruz-Watsonville, California, the metro area neareast to Pescadero Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Pescadero Creek.   Whitewater Near Pescadero Creek: San Lorenzo River, Santa Cruz County , 14 miles away, Class II - 9.1 miles long (Boulder Creek to Felton) San Lorenzo River, Santa Cruz County , 20 miles away, Class III-IV - 6 miles long (Felton to Ocean at Santa Cruz) Alameda Creek, Alameda County , 29 miles away, Class III - 4.3 miles long (Sunol to Niles Junction Close to Fremont)   Hotels Near Pescadero Creek: Pescadero Creek Inn, Pescadero , 9 miles away Costanoa, Pescadero , 9 miles away Rosewood Sand Hill, Menlo Park , 9 miles away Stanford Terrace Inn, Palo Alto , 12 miles away Best Western Riviera, Menlo Park , 12 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Pescadero Creek: Big Basin Tent Cabins, Boulder Creek, 5 miles away Wastahi Campground, Santa Cruz County, 5 miles away Blooms Creek Campground, Santa Cruz County, 6 miles away   Trails Near Pescadero Creek: Butano Ridge Loop Trail, San Mateo County , 2 miles away,  4.2 hiking miles, 1656 feet elevation difference Coyote Ridge Trail, San Mateo County , 2 miles away, 1.2 hiking miles, 549 feet elevation difference Sequoia Nature Trail, San Mateo County , 2 miles away,  .4 hiking miles, 32 feet elevation difference Summit Trail, San Mateo County , 3 miles away,  3 hiking miles, 506 feet elevation difference Ano Nuevo Trail, San Mateo County , 6 miles away,  3.2 hiking miles, 1082 feet elevation difference Trappers Trail, San Mateo County , 7 miles away, 2.3 hiking miles, 1148 feet elevation difference Alambique Trail, San Mateo County , 8 miles away,  6.4 hiking miles, 818 feet elevation difference   National Parks Near Pescadero Creek: Juan Bautista De Anza National Historic Trail, San Francisco - CA , 24 miles away Golden Gate National Recreation Area, San Francisco - CA , 32 miles away   Lakes Near Pescadero Creek