The Rancho del Oso Nature and History Center, is located on the south side of the Waddell Creek Bridge, 17 miles north of Santa Cruz, at 3600 Highway 1 in Davenport.
The Rancho del Oso Welcome Center is located on the north side of the Waddell Creek Bridge, ¼ mile inland from the yellow gate across from Waddell State Beach parking lot. 
For more information, please call (831) 425-3758 or email ranchodeloso@ports-ca.us. Events made possible by California State Parks Volunteers and Waddell Creek Association.
Special Events
Upcoming Events
Last Night Hike- 12/31 from 4-8 pm
Take one last walk up the Hoover Loop in 2025, and watch the sunset (5:02pm) while looking over the ocean and Año Nuevo Island.
Hot beverages provided, BYOM (Bring Your Own Mug)