"Between Santa Cruz Point (Lighthouse Point) and Black Point, is a coved inlet once dubbed Santa Cruz Harbor in the 1850s," ...

The Santa Cruz Wharf is limping back into shape after losing a big chunk of its southern end to pounding surf in December ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Of all the things we can plan and prepare for, Mother Nature is beyond our control, and that’s part of what makes the good days so ...

When thinking of Santa Cruz, you likely imagine surfers or the boardwalk. If you go a little farther, you'll find a neighborhood with food, cottages, and charm.

Whether you're shopping for local reads or national bestsellers, this bookstore in Santa Cruz has been a community staple for ...

In 1952, Jack O'Neill opened the first-ever "surf shop" in Santa Cruz, a novel idea that soon spread throughout California and Hawaii. It took some years more before there was enough demand to warrant ...

Switch Bakery opened a few days ago at 1016 Cedar St. and is in a soft opening stage. For now, the gluten-free café and bakery is open 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. The opening menu, which ...

Officials say triathlete Erica Fox, 55, died in a Monterey Bay shark attack; vanished Dec. 21 near Lovers Point, found Dec. 27 south of Davenport.

Surfers and ocean advocates push the City of Santa Cruz for Lighthouse Point and Steamer Lane erosion study on West Cliff ...

The Santa Cruz community gets a chance next week to learn more about the development proposed for the site of The Catalyst ...

Plan the ultimate California road trip with 14 iconic destinations featuring beaches, national parks, historic landmarks, and ...

Few experiences feel as joyful - or as simple - as watching young kids discover the beach for the first time. Tiny footprints ...