This document provides 13 tips for getting a girlfriend in Santa Cruz, California. The tips include walking dogs at parks to meet other dog lovers, hanging out at cafes and pubs, joining social networks and online dating sites, volunteering, visiting libraries and bookstores, grocery shopping, taking education classes, joining athletic teams, partner dancing, attending religious services, and going to singles events. The document encourages putting yourself out there to meet new people through social and recreational activities.