What began as a Native village and later a Spanish mission outpost evolved into one of California’s most charming beach towns. But Capitola's story is also one of repeated destruction: bridges swept ...

Santa Cruz is no slouch when it comes to making a cup of joe. Here are five of the best cafes in town, according to those who ...

Indulge in coastal California restaurants from San Diego to the North Coast with ocean views and standout menus, ideal for ...

For visitors, the wharf provides the perfect vantage point to appreciate Capitola’s distinctive topography – the village rising in tiers from the beach, with homes and businesses stacked on the ...

Related: This Charming Small Town in California is so Picturesque, You’ll Think You’re in a Postcard As day transitions to evening, Capitola takes on a different kind of magic, with twinkling lights ...

Explore California coastal towns that locals say have changed from their laid-back beach roots offering new energy evolving ...

From surf to sun-soaked beaches, these California seaside towns provide the ultimate winter escape filled with coastal charm ...

Monarch butterflies from the western United States have arrived in Santa Cruz and other parts of the California Coast, clumping in the thousands on branches of Monterey pine, coastal redwoods and ...

To defend Santa Cruz County’s shoreline, the Coast Artillery were trained at Camp McQuaide, first located at Delaware Avenue ...

The Regional Transportation Commission’s vote for the interim trail marks the first real movement on the corridor after a decade of drift, writes Doug Erickson, founder and executive director of Santa ...

SANTA CRUZ Front & Cooper hosting holiday cocktail pop-up The bar Front & Cooper at Abbott Square Market (725 Front St.) just launched the second annual Miracle, a Christmas-themed pop-up cocktail bar ...

Numerous California law enforcement agencies searched the Santa Cruz Police Department’s Flock camera data thousands of times ...