RunningMommy,

Yeah, I know what you mean about the 'strings'; its the same in most nice places... I guess you just have to choose the 'strings' that you are willing to live with Santa Cruz is pretty much the same as far as the one main road (Hwy 1) so I know exactly what you're talking about on 101! ... although I was planning on hitting the lotto first so I never had to be on 101 during commute hours

It is very beautiful up there though

Trac'