WATSONVILLE >> Attendees of next week’s Santa Cruz County Fair will have an opportunity to watch one of the region’s most unique artists putting together her creepy concoctions in real time. Tracey ...

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Santa Cruz is a charming coastal city located in Northern California, known for its beautiful beaches, laid-back atmosphere, and vibrant culture. But beyond its natural beauty and relaxed vibe, Santa ...

Lick Observatory is a popular summer attraction that is worth a day trip from Santa Cruz. Perhaps you love browsing the hushed corridors of an art museum, or maybe you prefer pumping iron while ...

Measuring 2,745 feet, this is the longest fishing pier in the U.S. You'll find it in Santa Cruz, California, surrounding by seafood joints and funny sea lions.

Join a State Park docent on a one mile hour-long stroll to the Aptos Creek Bridge and back to get the lowdown on Rafael Castro, Claus Spreckels, the development of Aptos, Seacliff Park, the “Madman of ...

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. -- This year marks the final season for a couple of well-known seaside attractions on the East Coast, Coney Island's Astroland and Atlantic City's Steel Pier. But on the West Coast, ...

CLICK HERE if you’re having a problem viewing the photos on a mobile device. Editor’s note: We formulated this bucket list well before the tragic results of the CZU Lightning Complex Fire. This is not ...

The Seymour Discovery Center is a great way to learn about the denizens of the Monterey Bay, from sea stars to octopi and elephant seals. In the academic off-season, when most students clear out, UC ...