Visit Santa Cruz County (VSCC) is a non-profit organization with a mission to stimulate the economy by promoting Santa Cruz County as a visitor, conference/meeting and film destination through a variety of marketing programs including advertising, promotion and visitor services. VSCC's priority is to attract high-yield overnight business during the off-peak periods of the year. There are over 3 million visitor trips taken to Santa Cruz County each year. And as the area's Destination Marketing Organization, Visit Santa Cruz County is one of the best resources for incoming travelers to obtain information on the area. VSCC also offers marketing opportunities to area attractions, restaurants, shops and lodging businesses at a variety of levels. In addition to a presence on visitsantacruz.org, Santa Cruz County businesses can participate in sponsorship opportunities with the annual Official Santa Cruz County Traveler's Guide and other targeted marketing programs like Wedding and Conference web listing marketing programs. These programs are designed to help promote all that the area has to offer. Why Santa Cruz -Birthplace of mainland surfing in the United States -29 miles of exceptional coastline -77 distinctive wineries 14 State Parks -Home of the Beach Boardwalk built in 1907 -2 golf courses -over 300 days of sunshine year. Temperature averaging 70 degrees -over 150 Resorts, hotels & motels unique to themselves