California whitewater, Pescadero Creek 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 starting location is a reasonable drive from Santa Cruz-Watsonville, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The beautiful scenery of California and the water flowing gracefully down Pescadero Creek make the trip here worthwhile. There aren’t any     hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. This stretch of Pescadero Creek in California is 9 miles long and it is classified as a class II section by American Whitewater. Whitewater paddling here in the Santa Cruz Mountains is a great experience. The Portola State Park to Memorial County Park stretch is one of a few paddling stretches in this river system. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just being out on the river for a while have a lot of people coming here. This stretch is mid length,   good for a one day paddling trip. The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master in this state than those in other states, so better not forget that many runs in this state are not easy. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are not so many other good spots for that around here. Briefly about the general area: A journey to Butano State Park when you're here at Pescadero Creek is a magnificent idea, and Dark Gulch is a good spot to stop at. This spot, the Santa Cruz Mountains, has so much outdoors entertaining stuff. Pescadero Creek, Portola State Park to Memorial County Park road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.     Map Detailed Map Stats Stats for this river stretch Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Pescadero Creek.   Whitewater Near Pescadero Creek: Pescadero Creek, San Mateo County, 3 miles away       Class II - 9 miles long (Portola State Park to Memorial County Park) San Lorenzo River, Santa Cruz County, 12 miles away       Class II - 9.1 miles long (Boulder Creek to Felton) San Lorenzo River, Santa Cruz County, 17 miles away       Class III-IV - 6 miles long (Felton to Ocean at Santa Cruz)   Marinas Near Pescadero Creek: Docktown Marina, Redwood City , 13 miles away Peninsula Yacht Club, Redwood City , 13 miles away Peninsula Marina, Redwood City , 13 miles away Port of Redwood City, Redwood City , 14 miles away Coyote Point Marina, San Mateo , 19 miles away   Beaches Near Pescadero Creek: Cove Beach, San Mateo , 9 miles away Waddell Creek Beach, Santa Cruz , 9 miles away China Ladder Beach, Santa Cruz , 11 miles away Pomponio Beach, San Mateo , 11 miles away Sand Beach, San Mateo , 11 miles away   Hotels Near Pescadero Creek: Costanoa, Pescadero , 9 miles away Oakwood At Sharon Grove, Menlo Park , 10 miles away Enchante Boutique Hotel, Los Altos , 11 miles away Oakwood At Oak Creek, Palo Alto , 11 miles away Atherton Park Inn And Suites, Redwood City , 11 miles away   Campgrounds Near Pescadero Creek: Jack Brook Horse Camp, La Honda, 2 miles away San Mateo County Memorial Park, Loma Mar, 3 miles away Big Basin Redwoods State Park - Lane Trail Camp, Loma Mar, 3 miles away   Trails Near Pescadero Creek: Butano Ridge Loop Trail, San Mateo , 2 miles away,  4.2 hiking miles, 1656 feet elevation difference Coyote Ridge Trail, San Mateo , 2 miles away, 1.2 hiking miles, 549 feet elevation difference Sequoia Nature Trail, San Mateo , 2 miles away,  .4 hiking miles, 32 feet elevation difference Summit Trail, San Mateo , 3 miles away,  3 hiking miles, 506 feet elevation difference Ano Nuevo Trail, San Mateo , 6 miles away,  3.2 hiking miles, 1082 feet elevation difference Trappers Trail, San Mateo , 7 miles away, 2.3 hiking miles, 1148 feet elevation difference Alambique Trail, San Mateo , 8 miles away,  6.4 hiking miles, 818 feet elevation difference   Public Lands 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 Portola Redwoods State Park, California , 4 miles away Butano State Park, California , 4 miles away Big Basin Redwoods State Park, California , 4 miles away   Golf Courses Near Pescadero Creek: Palo Alto Hills Golf And Country Club, Palo Alto , 9 miles away Boulder Creek Golf & Country Club, Boulder Creek , 9 miles away Kings Mountain Golf Course, Woodside , 9 miles away   Lakes Near Pescadero Creek Sempervirens Reservoir, Santa Cruz , 5 miles away Stevens Creek Reservoir, Santa Clara , 12 miles away Lake McKenzie, Santa Clara , 14 miles away