In other words, the longer you wait to see Santa Cruz, the less of it there will be. Here’s a look at 17 things a visitor can do in and around Santa Cruz, all of which I’ve tried in recent months.

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Santa Cruz’s craft beer scene is also outstanding, from Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing, an all-organic brewery founded in 2005, to New Bohemia Brewing Company, which focuses on European-style brews ...

A legendary local ice cream chain, good enough for a president, was recently named one of the best places for a cold treat in ...

As visitors flock to Santa Cruz for Memorial Day weekend, plans to rebuild the wharf are being made known. Even though a 180-foot section of the pier crashed into the ocean in December, many said ...

BROOKDALE, Calif. -- The Bay Area has some of the most historically haunted places in the world. But none may be spookier than the Brookdale Lodge nestled in the Santa Cruz Mountains in Brookdale ...

Santa Cruzan Dori Schack is bathed in bubbles on Sunday courtesy of Elisa Daus as downtown Santa Cruz is filled with color, spirit and joy on Saturday during the 50th Santa Cruz Pride Parade.