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They want to know whether the marriage can improve while protecting their child and sense of dignity.</p></article><article class=\"connection-preview\"><img alt=\"A parent and child painting flowers together.\" class=\"region-resource-image\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/abfbb90542a7442a66304be4.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"><h3><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/i-feel-ugly\">What should I do if I feel ugly?</a></h3><p>A parent says their nearly seven-year-old daughter feels unattractive despite otherwise seeming happy. The child reports no triggering incident, and the parent asks how to help her feel better about herself.</p></article><article class=\"connection-preview\"><img alt=\"An adult reflects in a sunlit reading nook.\" class=\"region-resource-image\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/a16f849ba199c2cb81ce0343.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"><h3><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/is-it-okay-to-be-a-masochist\">Is it wrong to be a masochist?</a></h3><p>A reader asks whether identifying as a masochist is wrong and wonders how their family might react. They state that they do not engage in acts that cause permanent physical damage.</p></article></div></section><section aria-labelledby=\"connection-tab-places\" class=\"connection-panel\" data-connection-panel=\"places\" hidden=\"\" id=\"connection-panel-places\"><h2>A little closer to home.</h2><p class=\"connection-intro\">Explore places, activities, and support around Santa Cruz, CA.</p><div aria-label=\"Photographed places around Santa Cruz, CA\" class=\"connection-results local-photo-highlights\" data-local-photo-highlights=\"\" id=\"photographed-places\"><article class=\"connection-preview connection-place-preview\" data-photo-place=\"wikipedia-3732914\" id=\"place-photo-wikipedia-3732914\"><div class=\"connection-person-identity\"><div><h3>Giant Dipper (Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk)</h3><p>Santa Cruz, CA</p></div></div><p>historic roller coaster in Santa Cruz, California, USA</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 1.1 miles from Santa Cruz center</p></article><article class=\"connection-preview connection-place-preview\" data-photo-place=\"wikipedia-2727968\" id=\"place-photo-wikipedia-2727968\"><div class=\"connection-person-identity\"><div><h3>Lighthouse Field State Beach</h3><p>Santa Cruz, CA</p></div></div><p>state beach in Santa Cruz, California</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 1.6 miles from Santa Cruz center</p></article><article class=\"connection-preview connection-place-preview\" data-photo-place=\"wikipedia-6314252\" id=\"place-photo-wikipedia-6314252\"><div class=\"connection-person-identity\"><div><h3>Santa Cruz Surfing Museum</h3><p>Santa Cruz</p></div></div><p>surfing museum in Santa Cruz, California, USA</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 1.6 miles from Santa Cruz center</p></article></div><div class=\"local-place-directory\"></div></section></section><div class=\"connection-layout\"><figure class=\"region-map\" data-map-container=\"\" data-map-scope=\"Santa Cruz, CA\" data-map-url=\"/local/santa-cruz-ca\" 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Alto</text><text data-map-font=\"17\" x=\"351.2\" y=\"51.5\">Newark</text><text data-map-font=\"17\" x=\"462.4\" y=\"195.4\">Morgan Hill</text><text data-map-font=\"17\" x=\"393.2\" y=\"386.5\">Monterey</text></g><g aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"region-map-scale\" pointer-events=\"none\"><path d=\"M26,419 V425 H90.8 V419\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#64715e\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" vector-effect=\"non-scaling-stroke\"></path><text fill=\"#64715e\" font-family=\"Arial, sans-serif\" font-size=\"12\" x=\"26\" y=\"445\">12 mi</text></g></svg></div></figure><section class=\"local-discovery\" data-discovery-scope=\"Santa Cruz, CA\" data-local-discovery=\"\" data-shared-local-layout=\"243\" id=\"local-explore\"><header><h2>Explore nearby.</h2><p data-discovery-context=\"\" role=\"status\">Santa Cruz, CA · 19 options</p></header><div aria-label=\"Filter local options\" class=\"local-discovery-filters\"><button aria-pressed=\"false\" data-discovery-filter=\"peer\" type=\"button\">Peer Support</button><button aria-pressed=\"false\" data-discovery-filter=\"yoga\" type=\"button\">Yoga Classes</button><button aria-pressed=\"false\" data-discovery-filter=\"everyday\" type=\"button\">Food and Coffee</button><button aria-pressed=\"false\" data-discovery-filter=\"arts\" type=\"button\">Arts and Culture</button><button aria-pressed=\"false\" data-discovery-filter=\"outdoors\" type=\"button\">Parks and Gardens</button><button aria-pressed=\"false\" data-discovery-filter=\"fitness\" type=\"button\">Fitness Classes</button></div><div class=\"local-discovery-grid\"><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Santa Cruz, CA|Morgan Hill, CA|Cupertino, CA\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"outdoors\" id=\"discovery-wikipedia-3732914\"><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Parks and Gardens</p><h3>Giant Dipper (Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk)</h3><p class=\"local-discovery-area\">Giant Dipper (Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk)</p><p>Historic roller coaster in Santa Cruz, California, USA</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 1.1 miles from Santa Cruz center</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Santa Cruz, CA|Morgan Hill, CA\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"arts\" id=\"discovery-wikipedia-6314252\"><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Arts and Culture</p><h3>Santa Cruz Surfing Museum</h3><p class=\"local-discovery-area\">Santa Cruz</p><p>Surfing museum in Santa Cruz, California, USA</p><address>701 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060</address><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 1.6 miles from Santa Cruz center</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Santa Cruz, CA\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"peer\" data-local-place=\"nami-97e7bdd9ed48\" id=\"place-peer-nami-97e7bdd9ed48\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"A man speaks during a small group conversation.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"639\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/64f5cae783567e6315a882ef.webp\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/86daec687fcdacdcb41b767e.webp 480w, /assets/optimized/64f5cae783567e6315a882ef.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Peer Support</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Serving Santa Cruz County</p><h3>NAMI Santa Cruz County</h3><p>Santa Cruz County, California</p><p class=\"local-directory-description\">Contact this organization for current peer and family support options.</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"><a class=\"local-contact-number\" href=\"tel:+18318240406\" aria-label=\"Call NAMI Santa Cruz County\">(831) 824-0406</a></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Santa Cruz, CA|Morgan Hill, CA|Cupertino, CA\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"yoga\" data-local-place=\"overture-cb4c4d97-d30e-489d-b95a-903c51019ca4\" id=\"place-yoga-overture-cb4c4d97-d30e-489d-b95a-903c51019ca4\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"A person stretches into a yoga pose outdoors at sunset.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/0d9a7a5e774e7f30edc4fca8.webp\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/38270dc8051d18ba78464527.webp 480w, /assets/optimized/0d9a7a5e774e7f30edc4fca8.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Yoga Classes</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Yoga studio</p><h3>Green Magic Yoga</h3><p>738 Chestnut St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 0.2 miles from Santa Cruz center</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"><a class=\"local-contact-number\" href=\"tel:+14155458484\" aria-label=\"Call Green Magic Yoga\">(415) 545-8484</a></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Santa Cruz, CA|Morgan Hill, CA|Cupertino, CA\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"everyday\" data-local-place=\"overture-93ac13bd-fac9-47c6-bfd2-79c7e94cec38\" id=\"place-everyday-overture-93ac13bd-fac9-47c6-bfd2-79c7e94cec38\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"Friends share a meal together around a table.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"666\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/630d79d3f88a4b1cb79d1061.webp\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/fb0673b5feb7dce3f1e998c8.webp 480w, /assets/optimized/630d79d3f88a4b1cb79d1061.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Food and Coffee</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Cafe</p><h3>Sentinel Cafe</h3><p>877 Cedar St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 0.2 miles from Santa Cruz center</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"><a class=\"local-contact-number\" href=\"tel:+18314596301\" aria-label=\"Call Sentinel Cafe\">(831) 459-6301</a></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Santa Cruz, CA|Morgan Hill, CA|Cupertino, CA\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"fitness\" data-local-place=\"overture-4b962ad0-c325-4b55-b738-53c5e2cd7d13\" id=\"place-fitness-overture-4b962ad0-c325-4b55-b738-53c5e2cd7d13\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"A woman practices boxing with a punching bag.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"500\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/ce96439bbb1759697ebd377d.webp\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/c663f6577251923da406e562.webp 480w, /assets/optimized/ce96439bbb1759697ebd377d.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Fitness Classes</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Dance studio</p><h3>Tiny Dancer Ballet Studio</h3><p>1001 Center St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 0.2 miles from Santa Cruz center</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"><a class=\"local-contact-number\" href=\"tel:+18312220082\" aria-label=\"Call Tiny Dancer Ballet Studio\">(831) 222-0082</a></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Santa Cruz, CA|Morgan Hill, CA\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"outdoors\" hidden=\"\" id=\"discovery-wikipedia-2727968\"><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Parks and Gardens</p><h3>Lighthouse Field State Beach</h3><p class=\"local-discovery-area\">Lighthouse Field State Beach</p><p>State beach in Santa Cruz, California</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 1.6 miles from Santa Cruz center</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Santa Cruz, CA|Morgan Hill, CA|Cupertino, CA\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"yoga\" data-local-place=\"overture-5bb85ccd-b2f9-4653-8f0c-5c469b285f15\" hidden=\"\" id=\"place-yoga-overture-5bb85ccd-b2f9-4653-8f0c-5c469b285f15\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"A woman sits cross-legged with her eyes closed in a bright room.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/1f337016d06f24bbdd8a932b.webp\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/ab3c2a66b79a381416819022.webp 480w, /assets/optimized/1f337016d06f24bbdd8a932b.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Yoga Classes</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Yoga studio</p><h3>Body and Soul</h3><p>738 Chestnut St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 0.2 miles from Santa Cruz center</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"><a class=\"local-contact-number\" href=\"tel:+18314598613\" aria-label=\"Call Body and Soul\">(831) 459-8613</a></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Santa Cruz, CA|Morgan Hill, CA|Cupertino, CA\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"yoga\" data-local-place=\"overture-2bfba036-d713-494f-bc0a-ca973f4eddc8\" hidden=\"\" id=\"place-yoga-overture-2bfba036-d713-494f-bc0a-ca973f4eddc8\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"A woman sits cross-legged beside a lake in a green park.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"341\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/c08bdb9ad6bca155391c1a1c.webp\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/5c7ead75300cab7b8bec4d17.webp 480w, /assets/optimized/c08bdb9ad6bca155391c1a1c.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Yoga Classes</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Yoga studio</p><h3>Triyoga Center Santa Cruz</h3><p>708 Washington St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060-4331</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 0.2 miles from Santa Cruz center</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"><a class=\"local-contact-number\" href=\"tel:+18314648100\" aria-label=\"Call Triyoga Center Santa Cruz\">(831) 464-8100</a></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Santa Cruz, CA|Morgan Hill, CA|Cupertino, CA\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"everyday\" data-local-place=\"overture-a649e807-7d38-4efd-8d36-d0497c424d07\" hidden=\"\" id=\"place-everyday-overture-a649e807-7d38-4efd-8d36-d0497c424d07\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"A parent and adult child at a kitchen counter, parent gently stepping back while adult child prepares a meal independently, candid warm domestic scene, autonomy with affection, mid-distance\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/a03cf9fc6596fdc52e992c28.webp\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/d90a9083ca8cf9d1f3943d2d.webp 480w, /assets/optimized/a03cf9fc6596fdc52e992c28.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Food and Coffee</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Coffee shop</p><h3>11th Hour Coffee</h3><p>1001 Center St #1, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 0.2 miles from Santa Cruz center</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"><a class=\"local-contact-number\" href=\"tel:+18313224599\" aria-label=\"Call 11th Hour Coffee\">(831) 322-4599</a></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Santa Cruz, CA|Morgan Hill, CA|Cupertino, CA\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"everyday\" data-local-place=\"overture-02ae9487-42d0-458c-b50f-43ed1bb14b2e\" hidden=\"\" id=\"place-everyday-overture-02ae9487-42d0-458c-b50f-43ed1bb14b2e\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"Morning sunlight fills a kitchen with breakfast and green plants.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/85b55994ecae2f513ccbc340.webp\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/9cde7987d671bd243ad43506.webp 480w, /assets/optimized/85b55994ecae2f513ccbc340.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Food and Coffee</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Coffee shop</p><h3>Peet's Coffee &amp; Tea</h3><p>1409 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 0.2 miles from Santa Cruz center</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"><a class=\"local-contact-number\" href=\"tel:+18314578170\" aria-label=\"Call Peet's Coffee &amp; Tea\">(831) 457-8170</a></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Santa Cruz, CA|Morgan Hill, CA|Cupertino, CA\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"arts\" data-local-place=\"overture-1fe319db-68fe-42b2-930e-2eb873c6ee6f\" hidden=\"\" id=\"place-arts-overture-1fe319db-68fe-42b2-930e-2eb873c6ee6f\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"A child smiles while showing hands covered in colorful paint.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/eadf7015a4f7aad887af6988.webp\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/db18bb5ce5fa834fda63355a.webp 480w, /assets/optimized/eadf7015a4f7aad887af6988.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Arts and Culture</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">History museum</p><h3>Surfing Museum Lighthouse Point</h3><p>809 Center St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060-3826</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 0.1 miles from Santa Cruz center</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"><a class=\"local-contact-number\" href=\"tel:+18314206289\" aria-label=\"Call Surfing Museum Lighthouse Point\">(831) 420-6289</a></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Santa Cruz, CA|Morgan Hill, CA|Cupertino, CA\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"arts\" data-local-place=\"overture-a1753054-961c-41f2-9ed1-41bfc5393d96\" hidden=\"\" id=\"place-arts-overture-a1753054-961c-41f2-9ed1-41bfc5393d96\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"A woman writes in a notebook at a desk.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"500\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/e98585ae002ae853f87f03a5.webp\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/9f9b83797f550d117fba0817.webp 480w, /assets/optimized/e98585ae002ae853f87f03a5.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Arts and Culture</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Music venue</p><h3>Santa Cruz Symphony</h3><p>307 Church St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 0.1 miles from Santa Cruz center</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"><a class=\"local-contact-number\" href=\"tel:+18314620553\" aria-label=\"Call Santa Cruz Symphony\">(831) 462-0553</a></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Santa Cruz, CA|Morgan Hill, CA|Cupertino, CA\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"arts\" data-local-place=\"overture-145d8220-9419-4ab9-a80d-8ec18a23819a\" hidden=\"\" id=\"place-arts-overture-145d8220-9419-4ab9-a80d-8ec18a23819a\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"A child arranges colored pencils at a table.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"525\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/4ff1dcad24061f1d15b72807.webp\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/fd021b9993f82279116a8905.webp 480w, /assets/optimized/4ff1dcad24061f1d15b72807.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Arts and Culture</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Community center</p><h3>Walnut Avenue Family and Women's Center</h3><p>303 Walnut Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 0.1 miles from Santa Cruz center</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"><a class=\"local-contact-number\" href=\"tel:+18314263062\" aria-label=\"Call Walnut Avenue Family and Women's Center\">(831) 426-3062</a></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Santa Cruz, CA|Morgan Hill, CA|Cupertino, CA\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"outdoors\" data-local-place=\"overture-44cfa790-9f5e-48f5-9883-b9a8c24d8627\" hidden=\"\" id=\"place-outdoors-overture-44cfa790-9f5e-48f5-9883-b9a8c24d8627\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"A peaceful outdoor walkway overlooks green trees and warm sunlight.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"750\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/b7d831f71651b9295abca4ad.webp\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/c91a666577329bff0060751c.webp 800w, /assets/optimized/b7d831f71651b9295abca4ad.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Parks and Gardens</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Park</p><h3>Santa Cruz Downtown Historic District</h3><p>Santa Cruz, CA, 95060</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 0.1 miles from Santa Cruz center</p></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Santa Cruz, CA|Morgan Hill, CA|Cupertino, CA\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"outdoors\" data-local-place=\"overture-d5fd0474-1623-4545-8476-743e06920ddb\" hidden=\"\" id=\"place-outdoors-overture-d5fd0474-1623-4545-8476-743e06920ddb\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"A woman walks along a tree-lined path in a green park.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"668\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/8ab739d57f2080c5537d6369.webp\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/9136e7de2662be747e815a53.webp 480w, /assets/optimized/8ab739d57f2080c5537d6369.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Parks and Gardens</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Park</p><h3>Mimi De Marta Dog Park</h3><p>133 Broadway, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060-4614</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 0.5 miles from Santa Cruz center</p></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Santa Cruz, CA|Morgan Hill, CA|Cupertino, CA\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"outdoors\" data-local-place=\"overture-af83a1a8-b3df-43c1-aa1c-cbb4f422b7c8\" hidden=\"\" id=\"place-outdoors-overture-af83a1a8-b3df-43c1-aa1c-cbb4f422b7c8\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"Two people walk together along a leafy path.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"696\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/b28dc8d0f3ac3efda86ddb2b.webp\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/d158db2e2c3dc807cd332bfe.webp 480w, /assets/optimized/b28dc8d0f3ac3efda86ddb2b.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Parks and Gardens</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Park</p><h3>Riverside Gardens Park</h3><p>San Lorenzo Blvd, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 0.6 miles from Santa Cruz center</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"><a class=\"local-contact-number\" href=\"tel:+18314205270\" aria-label=\"Call Riverside Gardens Park\">(831) 420-5270</a></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Santa Cruz, CA|Morgan Hill, CA|Cupertino, CA\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"fitness\" data-local-place=\"overture-d14f0a10-129c-4c30-999f-633986c825ec\" hidden=\"\" id=\"place-fitness-overture-d14f0a10-129c-4c30-999f-633986c825ec\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"Two people go for a run together in a sunlit park.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"666\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/64f406643950a43786646e36.webp\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/dfd9c3e3e99554bcee364814.webp 480w, /assets/optimized/64f406643950a43786646e36.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Fitness Classes</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Pilates studio</p><h3>Club Pilates</h3><p>1010 Center St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 0.2 miles from Santa Cruz center</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"><a class=\"local-contact-number\" href=\"tel:+18312513170\" aria-label=\"Call Club Pilates\">(831) 251-3170</a></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Santa Cruz, CA|Morgan Hill, CA|Cupertino, CA\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"fitness\" data-local-place=\"overture-0ae25f1b-a11b-4b62-aa53-856c7be73e5d\" hidden=\"\" id=\"place-fitness-overture-0ae25f1b-a11b-4b62-aa53-856c7be73e5d\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"People play basketball together on an outdoor court, including a player using a wheelchair.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"666\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/8d2e5731b9f8a3335c993d14.webp\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/1696ed35541539ea2690b046.webp 480w, /assets/optimized/8d2e5731b9f8a3335c993d14.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Fitness Classes</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Gym</p><h3>Luma Yoga</h3><p>1010 Center St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 0.2 miles from Santa Cruz center</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"><a 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