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'The jewel of Santa Cruz' is a casual beach district with restaurants, surfing, and beach cottages

When thinking of Santa Cruz, you likely imagine surfers or the boardwalk. If you go a little farther, you'll find a ...
Islands.com on MSN

Between Santa Cruz And Monterey Is California's Rare Tent-Only Campground With Ocean Bluff Views

This tent-only campground on a bluff above the ocean is located between the popular destinations of Santa Cruz and Monterey, ...

High surf advisory in effect for Monterey and Santa Cruz beaches

A high surf advisory warns beachgoers in Monterey and Santa Cruz counties to exercise caution as waves could reach up to 22 ...
The Press Democrat

Surfing generates nearly $200 million a year for Santa Cruz — and coastal changes could put it at risk

Surfing generates nearly $200 million a year for Santa Cruz, but a new report warns that climate change and coastal planning ...

Santa Cruz residents venture outdoors despite hazardous beach conditions

Santa Cruz locals are enjoying the fresh air after storms, even as hazardous conditions persist along the coastline.
Santa Cruz Sentinel

Santa Cruz Wharf, beaches slated for temporary closure due to severe weather

SANTA CRUZ — Due to predicted high swell and severe weather, the city of Santa Cruz will close the Santa Cruz Wharf and multiple beaches Friday with a tentative plan to reopen coastal areas Saturday. ...

Mountain lion tracks found near beach trail north of Santa Cruz

Two sets of mountain lion tracks were found along a beach trail near Davenport in Santa Cruz County Wednesday, Cal Fire’s San Mateo-Santa Cruz office warns. One set of tracks headed ...