Glenwood: SR-17 : Laurel Curves

Few places in California’s Santa Cruz Mountains have a history as closely tied to the narrow-gauge South Pacific Coast Railroad as Glenwood. This small mountain community developed along a rail route that once linked Santa Cruz with the Bay Area, a demanding passage through steep, densely wooded terrain. Today, Glenwood remains part of the inland side of Santa Cruz County, where redwood groves and winding roads define the landscape between the coast and Silicon Valley. Its setting conveys the quieter, rural character of the Santa Cruz Mountains beyond the region’s busy highways. Browse additional webcams from the surrounding Santa Cruz Mountains to extend your view of Glenwood’s region.

California occupies a long Pacific coastal belt in the United States. Its terrain ranges from the Sierra Nevada and the fertile Central Valley to deserts in the southeast and the rugged shores of the Pacific Ocean. The state includes both Mount Whitney, the highest point in the contiguous United States, and extensive protected lands such as Yosemite National Park. California’s cities have exerted worldwide influence through film, technology, agriculture, and music; Hollywood remains an enduring symbol of the American screen industry. Its scale means climates and local character can change dramatically from one county to the next. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of California.

The Atlantic, Pacific and Gulf coasts define much of the United States — their ports, fisheries and trade routes have long tied the country’s economy to the wider world. Between them, the Rocky Mountains, Great Plains and Mississippi River basin form sharply different regions, from high western ranges to broad agricultural heartlands. Cities carry much of the national story: New York’s Statue of Liberty, a gift from France dedicated in 1886, remains an enduring symbol, while Washington, DC concentrates major federal institutions. Indigenous nations have shaped these lands for millennia, and their living cultures remain essential to the country’s identity. Find related webcams in the surrounding areas to build a fuller picture of the United States.