Driving the Pacific Coast Highway in California is a classic way to experience some of the state’s most beautiful coastal ...

California’s coastline is packed with amazing spots that offer something for every kind of traveler. Whether you’re into ...

There’s something magical about discovering a place that makes you feel like you’ve stumbled upon California’s best-kept ...

Finding a unique beach with incredible views is one thing. Finding one that's not overrun by tourists and doesn't show up on ...

That’s Wilder Ranch State Park in Santa Cruz, California – 7,000 acres of coastal paradise that feels like Mother Nature’s greatest hits album. I’ve traveled far and wide in search of breathtaking ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. A sea otter is harassing Santa Cruz surfers at legendary Steamer Lane, biting riders and stealing surfboards in a ...

Here, find a curated list of the best food and drink events in Santa Cruz County for the coming week. At the top, I share my picks of unmissable local happenings. The annual Chili Cook-Off at the ...

The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk’s annual Chili Cook-Off returns Saturday, Oct. 25, with a record number of teams — 55 — cooking meaty and/or vegetarian chili for cash, plaques and bragging rights. That ...

SANTA CRUZ — When a colleague passed the photo along to sea otter expert Gena Bentall, she thought it was fake. “The first thing I said was ‘That is 100% AI (artificial intelligence),” Bentall said ...