APTOS — Beach homeowners who claimed a walkway as private patio space suffered a legal blow as a California appellate court ...

But now researchers in Santa Cruz are translating that wave into dollars and cents using the power of what some call, surfonomics. Professional surfer Shaun Burns is with the Save the Waves Coalition.

You can go surfing and ride a “rickety, heart-in-your-throat” roller coaster at this coastal spot, Fodor’s Travel said.

Surfing was introduced to the continental United States in 1885, when three Hawaiian princes rode the waves off the coast of the California beach town on redwood boards, according to the Santa Cruz ...

Located on a surf beach in Santa Cruz, this new hotel in a historic building blends a laid-back surfer vibe with high-end luxury and unbeatable views.

Community members voiced their concerns and asked questions about the proposed multi-townhouse development on Frederick ...

Santa Cruz will begin a $1.5 million repair project on its wharf in November, aiming to reinforce its structure and replace damaged sections.

Seasonal produce, live music, carnival games, food vendors and a petting zoo will all be part of the second annual Downtown ...

A study spearheaded by Save the Waves Coalition and Black Surf Santa Cruz details surfing's big local economic impact and ...

Major paving and streetscape upgrades, part of the Escalona Complete Streets and 2024 Pavement Rehabilitation projects, began in early 2025 in Santa Cruz. Newly striped streets in Santa Cruz ...

The feathery ice crystals, delicately flavored with syrups that taste like they were extracted from actual fruit rather than a chemistry lab, create a texture and taste experience that makes you ...

Downtown Santa Cruz itself is worth exploring, with its eclectic mix of shops, bookstores, and coffee houses that showcase the city’s unique character. Pacific Avenue, the main downtown thoroughfare, ...