The Santa Cruz community often has mixed opinions about UC Santa Cruz. Since the school's opening in the 1960's the campus has used a lot …
Enter the Rio Theatre and Say Bon Voyage to Boring Venues
Santa Cruz has an abundance of unique movie theatres and thriving music venues, but only the Rio Theatre falls into both of those …
Things To Do This Weekend in Santa Cruz 10/18 – 10-20
The weather is getting colder (at least, some of the time — after all, this is Santa Cruz) but that doesn't mean there's any shortage of fun …
Celebrate the Weekend with Open Studios, Open Streets & the Return of the Monarchs
Okay, there is a lot going on this weekend. So much going on that we don't even have time for clever lead-in paragraphs. Here are our …
Takin’ It To The Streets: Santa Cruz Open Streets
Chances are you've heard of Open Studios, the huge art event that rolls around every October when hundreds of Santa Cruz county artists open …
Searching for Santa Cruz in Jonathan Franzen’s Words
Jonathan Franzen is one of America's most famous and successful novelists, but don't take that to mean he enjoys living a public …
Gobble Up Santa Cruz Restaurant Week
From cool downtown dinner-and-drinks spots like 515 Kitchen and Cocktails and Soif Wine Bar to beachside hangouts like Crow's Nest and …
El Palomar: Three Great Restaurants Under One Roof
Sometimes you want Mexican cuisine in a semi-formal setting. Sometimes you want a more relaxed, patio atmosphere. And sometimes you just …
This Weekend in Santa Cruz: Co-Ed Roller Derby, Coastal Cleanup & Ron Burgundy at the Santa Cruz Mission
This weekend will bring opportunities to participate in and watch athletic events, and volunteer to help the community. Here are our top …