Spring in Santa Cruz County means vibrant bursts of color across rolling hills, coastal bluffs, and redwood-lined meadows. Here’s a list of some of the best spots for seasonal wildflowers! Spring is ...

Once solely focusing on cuts of pork and beef from well-known purveyors, including Stemple Creek Ranch and Niman Ranch, along ...

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Nestled along the scenic shores of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk proudly holds the title of California’s oldest seaside amusement park. The Beach Boardwalk ...

Natural Bridges State Beach brings together some of the most defining features of the Santa Cruz coastline in one place. Located on the Westside at the end of the iconic West Cliff drive and just ...

With exceptional scenery and a year-round mild climate, a round of golf in Santa Cruz County is a sure shot. The region abounds with varied courses that take advantage of the striking landscape, from ...

To guide visitors through the nine ecosystems and a diversity of habitats found throughout the region, Visit Santa Cruz ...

What do you get when you combine an electrical engineer and marine biologist with a love of distilled spirits? The newest ...

Following three years of planning, the first park in Santa Cruz County with a Spanish name has opened. The 39-acre Valle del ...

Since its opening in 1907 as the “Coney Island of the West,” the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk has been the backdrop for scores of noteworthy cultural events through the years, from Duke Kahanamoku’s ...

When food lovers visit Santa Cruz County, it’s hard to choose from the hundreds of fabulous restaurants. One dish the county loves? Clam chowder—evident from the Santa Cruz Clam Chowder Cook-Off at ...