A stunning national monument just opened to the public in Santa Cruz County. President Obama designated nearly six thousand acres along the central coast before leaving office.

A stunning national monument just opened to the public in Santa Cruz County. President Obama designated nearly six thousand acres along the central coast before leaving office.

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