When thinking of Santa Cruz, you likely imagine surfers or the boardwalk. If you go a little farther, you'll find a ...

Hidden Sun Tattoo, a new tattoo shop on Water Street in Santa Cruz, drew hundreds of hardcore fans by hosting a $10 pop-up ...

A slice of the bluff along West Cliff Drive across from Getchell Street near Natural Bridges State Beach sits in the surf ...

OFF... is one of the most colossal clam jams around, an event so big it works in twos. It happens over two days — Feb. 21 and ...

If you're looking for fun activities along the California coast, this strange, kitschy, but very popular attraction might be ...

We’re officially in 2026. If you’re looking for ways to kick off the year—and plan ahead—here are some of the biggest events ...

Lookout staff photographer Kevin Painchaud gets a front-row view of the events, people, and food that make Santa Cruz such a unique and special place to live. He chose his favorite photos he captured ...

As the new year approaches, we take a look at the stories and imagesthat captured the most attention over the past year.

SANTA CLAUS, Ind. (WFIE) - Santa’s Reindeer Ranch in Santa Claus, Indiana is offering tours for families who want to meet some of Santa’s helpers. Tours are set up by reservation and are held at the ...

Do you know the story of the firefighters who saved Santa’s sleigh? It’s been told and retold in Long Beach fire stations for years, but it’s not well known outside the department. You’re probably ...

Ron Petrie, Falmouth’s Flying Santa, touched down on Heights Beach Saturday afternoon, delighting a crowd eagerly awaiting his arrival. Petrie is a paramotor enthusiast—taking to the sky in a large ...

Every year, Santa Claus races around the globe in a matter of hours to bring presents to children all over the world. This is how countless films and stories describe it, but scientists have always ...