A rare magical GEM of a place that if you can, you should experience . Being an UCSC Alum 05 , I like to come back up to Santa Cruz area from los angeles to get away from city life . The mushroom dome is the portal to transport you to redwoods retreat . I was lucky enough as well to experience being in the dome in the rain and the acoustics are insane while your falling asleep, such a beautiful thing . Go and experience it for yourself!