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

On a newly rebuilt Capitola Wharf, Outstanding in the Field founder Jim Denevan kicked off the company’s 24th season with a ...

Want a motel with a story to tell? Here are 10 listed in order of driving distance from the Bay: 1 Motel Capri – San ...

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Room view balconies are reason enough to slow down and absorb the dramatic setting, in view of boulders jutting out of the sea, as made to order ... Located in the Santa Ynez Valley, this is no ...

Living just on the other side of the Santa Cruz Mountains from the beach means I regularly head there for a day in the sand. The best of all worlds is when I can play tourist for a night or two and ...

Plus, in the vibrant port city of Santa Cruz de Tenerife ... many miles of sand to stretch out on, Lanzarote does well at not feeling as crowded as some other classic European beach break destinations ...

You could do nothing but eat tacos and drink coffee in Santa Cruz and you’d understand why ... A stay at Dream Inn has the beach, bars, pool, restaurant, and boardwalk all in one spot, but ...

Popular surfers like Tom Blake, Doc Ball, and Hoppy Swarts have all frequented this inlet of golden sand ... Inn for an upscale oceanfront experience. Surfers can also opt for HI Santa Cruz ...

Whether you're two busy parents in desperate need of some alone time or a group of girlfriends planning your next escape, just any old hotel or resort won't do for a getaway. With no kids in tow ...