SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KRON) — A man jumped off a cliff ... ocean below and attempted to swim back to shore. He was unable to reach land because he was overpowered by strong currents and big waves ...

(Shmuel Thaler - Santa Cruz Sentinel) Work to armor West Cliff from previous years' damage continues Friday morning near David Way as ocean waves batter the coastline as our latest surf event arrived.

Along the way, you'll be treated to pristine vistas of the Pacific Ocean and you might even spot some surfers riding the waves ... The West Cliff Drive path starts at the Santa Cruz Wharf and ...

With rugged beauty and consistent waves, Santa Cruz is a ... Walking along Santa Cruz’s East or West Cliff Drive, beyond the ocean spray and steep cliff walls, you'll most likely find dozens ...

First responders received reports of a group of people who were unable to safely return to shore due to the turbulent waves.