I realized how fortunate I am to live basically in the midway point between Santa Cruz and San Francisco, because it makes it so easy to go to either whenever I want to. A couple week ago my friends and I decided to take a trip over the hill to Santa Cruz. We didn't get to stay as long as I would've liked, but it's so great to just be away from home. And the scenery in Santa Cruz is beyond amazing, these pictures definitely did not do it justice. Being able to clear your mind with a view like this is the best.