Hundreds of sand pyramids are being constructed on Cowell Beach in Santa Cruz as part of an art exhibit ... The best time to view the sand pyramids is in the late afternoon when the structures ...

In the summertime, Natural Bridges State Beach is a picturesque beach ... Beginner Surf Lesson in Santa Cruz (38 reviews) Tea By The Sea ...

Take a drive from Santa Cruz to San Francisco and see all the best beaches and state parks along the famous Highway 1.

A large northwest swell capsized a boat heading out of Santa Cruz Harbor Thursday evening. Through a multi-agency response, the boat’s operator was rescued, and the vessel, which flipped near the ...

There is an ocean view from every guestroom at the Dream ... the wharf, and the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Just across the street from the Dream Inn, the West Cliff Inn ($195–$425) is a good ...

Capitola Beach Company and the women-owned Capitola Surf and Paddle offer daily lessons for beginners. Santa Cruz surfers are no strangers to coming face-to-face with the marine life. Even with ...

(By the way, this auditorium is a great place to view an opera ... area's Playa de Las Teresitas, a beach located just a 6-mile bus ride north of central Santa Cruz. Travelers waxed poetic ...