Members of the local surf community and lovers of Santa Cruz history gathered at the mouth of San Lorenzo River on Main Beach ...

Santa Cruz celebrates the legacy of three Hawaiian princes who introduced surfing to the Western Hemisphere 140 years ago with a special exhibit and ceremonial paddle out.

Looking for a coastal location that's off the beaten path? This state park close to downtown Santa Cruz offers stunning views ...

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk prioritizes safety with rigorous Cal OSHA inspections FBI says it's uncovered largest medical fraud in US history Supreme Court turns down claim from L.A. landlords over ...

Santa Cruz Wharf is ranked #3 out of 9 things to do in Santa Cruz. See pictures and our review of Santa Cruz Wharf.

This Santa Cruz-close train is taking a merry ‘Moonlight Steam' All aboard this Roaring Camp classic, an ethereal evening journey that starts with a BBQ supper.

A former UC Santa Cruz student has been arrested for allegedly recording people in campus housing and stealing their belongings, leading to relief among students but ongoing concerns about safety.

West Cliff Drive is ranked #1 out of 9 things to do in Santa Cruz. See pictures and our review of West Cliff Drive.

Santa Cruz County's Mosquito and Vector Control department will deliver mosquitofish, a non-native species that eats mosquito larvae in still freshwater, to residents as part of efforts to control the ...

From record-breaking heat waves and wildfires to intensified storms and coastal flooding, the effects of climate change are ...

Now that summer has arrived with sweltering temperatures over the hill in the Santa Clara and Salinas valleys, and points further east, north and south, crowds have returned to Main Beach and other… ...

A shark warning is in place for the next 24 hours at Gaviota State Beach after a kayaker spotted a 14-foot white shark just offshore on Monday, according to lifeguards.