Tucked behind Davenport’s agricultural fields along Highway 1, the federal government has been working with locals to design and carve out 17 miles of hiking trails as part of Santa Cruz County’s own ...

From a lookout tower with a wood-fired sauna to a sleek cabin with volcano views, these imaginative, forested forts go way ...

Fishing report compiled by California Outdoors Hall of Fame member Dave Hurley and edited by Roger George, who guides in the greater Fresno area and holds the striper record at Millerton Lake. Best ...

Santa Cruz Clam Chowder Cook-Off is Saturday and Sunday at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Amateurs compete on Saturday, ...

The Seymour Marine Discovery Center in Santa Cruz is restoring its iconic blue whale skeleton using sustainable materials and ...

And that may be why it’s surprising that so few people know about the Point Fermin Lighthouse, on an especially picturesque ...

Italianate Victorian in SF's Mission District, designed by Edward Mayberry, blends historic grandeur with modern luxury. It's ...

News, notes, recommendations and more from around Santa Cruz County food & drink via Lookout correspondent Lily Belli.