Think the beach is just for lounging? Think again. These stunning hikes trace the coast, from quiet beach walks to ...

It starts with you. It starts here. UC Santa Cruz draws students who plan to change the world—in ways big and small. Whether you’re ready to fill out the application or in the planning stages, find ...

Worried about summer crowds? Here are 10 U.S. national parks where you might actually find yourself alone along a trail, beside a lake, or on a mountain peak ...

There are so many things to do in Santa Cruz; it just might be our favorite city in the state! With miles and miles of ...

Longtime Carpinteria resident Chuck Graham grabs a photo of himself. (Church Graham) The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (SBMM) ...

Many visitors combine snorkeling with canoeing, kayaking, or inner-tubing for ... calmest waters. Gull Island, off of Santa Cruz Island, is a great spot for both snorkeling and diving, too ...

A group of nearly 40 enthusiastic 4th graders from Adelante Charter School recently had the chance to experience something truly special—a trip to Santa Cruz Island, part of Channel Islands National ...

A high schooler was found dead after he vanished on a group trip to a Florida lake, according to police and a school district. The teen was at a lake with five friends when he went under water and ...

(Stephen Baxter — Santa Cruz Local) In 2022, Santa Cruz County ranked second of 58 counties in California in reported cyclist deaths and injuries, according to the California Office of Traffic Safety.

The Santa Cruz City Council unanimously voted to move forward with the city's downtown expansion plans Tuesday night, as local officials look to liven up the area.If the plan ends up receiving ...