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.

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

Jack Allen Samuelson passed away peacefully on December 9th surrounded by family at his treasured home overlooking Santa Cruz. He was 91 years old, just a month short of celebrating his 92nd birthday.

SAVORY FOODSTUFFS, including a variety of Thanksgiving side dishes, hearty appetizers, and zingy herbs, have made their way into desserts in recent years, specifically ice creams, candies, and cakes.

We’re officially in 2026. If you’re looking for ways to kick off the year—and plan ahead—here are some of the biggest events coming to the Central Coast in the months ahead.AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-AmThe ...

Max Talley, a writer living in Santa Barbara, set two pivotal chapters of his recent book “Peace, Love & Haight” in Santa Cruz. Here, he explains why the Beach Boardwalk and the drive north up Highway ...

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

Cal Fire CZU firefighters recovered a body from the beach south of Davenport, according to a post on the social media site X. Related Articles Video shows Richmond detective breaking into his own ...

Authorities confirmed Monday that a body found over the weekend on a Santa Cruz County beach belonged to Erica Fox, a swimmer who disappeared last week after a possible shark attack. Fox's body was ...