Bigfoot is supposed to be a creature perhaps eight feet tall that resembles a gorilla and is said to roam remote mountain regions of the Pacific Northwest, Northern California and other locations. While little scientific evidence supports the claim, there are hundreds of sightings reported and one grainy home movie that Rugg is convinced is the real deal. Inside the Bigfoot Museum you'll find a six-foot blowup of a picture taken from that movie, and there are also several footprint casts and other evidence of Bigfoot's existence. Since the museum opened in July, visitors have added many more sightings to his wall-size pin map showing just where Bigfoot has been spotted.

Whether it's Sasquatch or modern-day hippies, Santa Cruz has plenty to keep your vacation interesting and unique.

AT A GLANCE

WHERE: Santa Cruz is on the California coastline between San Francisco and Monterey.

WHAT: A particularly scenic area that offers many miles of scenic beaches, coast drives, state parks and several access points to Redwood forests and parks. The city itself offers the West Coast's only beachfront boardwalk.

WHEN: Year-round, as temperatures are typically moderate. In winter, the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is open only on weekends. From Memorial Day to Labor Day, it is open all week.

WHY: Santa Cruz offers many different getaway experiences and visitor attractions in an area that is easy to navigate.

HOW: For more information on Santa Cruz, contact the Santa Cruz County Conference and Visitor's Council at (800) 833-3494 or visit www.santacruz.org. For more information on the Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley, phone (831)-440-1000 or visit www.santacruzscottsvalley.hilton.com.

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