Otter 841, California’s most ornery sea mammal, has returned to waters off Santa Cruz. Authorities warn surfers and swimmers to steer clear of the creature.

In the 1950s, he opened his first surf shop in a humble garage in San Francisco before moving to Santa Cruz, where he established another store at what is now known as the Dream Inn.

The Dream Inn Santa Cruz has 4.5 out of 5 stars on Tripadvisor and 8.7 out of 10 on Kayak. Reviewers particularly rave about the ideal location, the sweeping views, the cleanliness, and the ...

The Dream Inn, Santa Cruz celebrates a decades-long history of surf, sun, and fun. SANTA CRUZ, Calif. -- Santa Cruz, California is one of those quintessential coastal cities.

The Wharf, a public pier, is home to several restaurants in Santa Cruz, about 36 miles north of Salinas. The pier was evacuated and closed to all emergency responders just after 1 p.m.