The best time to visit Santa Cruz is from September through November when the summer tourists have returned home, leaving a bit more room on the beaches, walking paths and other attractions.

Come September, the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds will be filled with the cheers and screams of families on thrill rides, the bustle of fairgoers making their ways to different exhibit halls and the ...

Cal Fire San Mateo-Santa Cruz Unit Chief Jed Wilson told the Sentinel that 89 Cal Fire personnel, including 32 inmate crew ...

You'll also find an arcade, a two-story miniature golf course and a laser tag arena, among other attractions. The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is a favorite among both locals and visitors ...

University of California, Santa Cruz is a public institution that was founded in 1965. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 17,812 (fall 2023), and the campus size is 2,000 acres.