It's tough to beat growing up in Santa Cruz. Kids here have a dizzying array of activities to keep them entertained, but one thing they …
Downtown Santa Cruz
Get Festive! Your Guide to the Best 2013 Santa Cruz Holiday Events
Looking for an updated list of 2015 holiday events? You'll find one here. The holiday season is here, and that means there are a bunch …
Better than Black Friday. More Fun Than Cyber Monday: It’s Small Business Saturday!
First there was Black Friday - the day when the holiday shopping season officially kicks off as big box retailers slash prices and entice …
Santa Cruz Antique Faire
If your idea of sophisticated is slightly scuffed, if you prefer dusty over designer, and if you know vintage is about more than just wine, …
Bookshop Santa Cruz: A Local Institution
Ancient Roman philosopher Marcus Tullius Cicero once said, “a room without books is like a body without a soul.” If that quote is to be …
The Santa Cruz Trolley: Modern Convenience & Old World Charm
Visiting the Boardwalk, the Wharf, and the beach every Santa Cruz summer can be a blast, with only one big drawback: Parking. To imagine a …
The Downtown Santa Cruz Guide to Shopping, Dining & Nightlife
Trying to list every single cool thing to do, place to visit, or sight to see in downtown Santa Cruz would be nearly impossible. But that’s …