King Tides have brought extreme high and low tides to Santa Cruz the past couple days, and will continue to do so through Thursday. The …
Outdoors
Santa Cruz Christmas Tree Farms
You can buy a Christmas tree in just about any big commercial parking lot these days. You can pick up a gallon of milk, a carton of eggs, …
228 Interesting, Odd, Beautiful & Historic Things to See in Santa Cruz County
Santa Cruz is easy to fall in love with. We have great people, amazing natural surroundings, a lot of history, and a ridiculous amount of …
Why You Don’t Have to Be a Banana Slug to Enjoy UCSC
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 …
Guide to the Best Santa Cruz Beaches
Santa Cruz County is home to some of the best beaches on the West Coast. Surfing? Absolutely. Tide pooling? Check. Miles of …
Beginner’s Guide to Stand-Up Paddle Boarding in Santa Cruz
Stand-up paddle boarding is creating waves. As one of the fastest growing water sports in the world, Santa Cruz locals interested in …
Classic Beach Hangout: Seabright Beach
Seabright is the valedictorian of Santa Cruz beaches. You know that kid who is just good at everything? Star of the basketball team and …
Beaches and Bridges and Butterflies, Oh My!
Looking for a great spot to watch the sunset, play in the waves, or see some local wildlife? Natural Bridges State Beach is one of the …