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

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

California is a state that never stands still, constantly revealing new sides of itself as the seasons change. From ...

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

UC Santa Cruz's pedestrian bridges are a hidden treasure on campus that many students use each day as they head to class but ...

Before the boardwalk bustle and amusement park era defined Mission Beach, this long stretch of sand was carving out a quieter seaside identity.

Storms in the North Pacific Ocean deliver sneaker waves, rip currents and longshore currents to Santa Cruz County's shores in winter, making it a dangerous time for beachgoers.