In other words, the longer you wait to see Santa Cruz, the less of it there will be. Here’s a look at 17 things a visitor can do in and around Santa Cruz, all of which I’ve tried in recent months.

Ranking of the top 9 things to do in Santa Cruz. Travelers favorites include #1 West Cliff Drive, #2 Santa Cruz Main Beach and more.

There are so many things to do in Santa Cruz; ... If you are into history, the park is home to the only building left from the 12th California Mission, restored to its original looks.

The Santa Cruz Holiday Lights Train, Nov. 29-30, Dec. 7-8 and 14-23, illuminates vintage excursion cars for a cruise through city streets accompanied by live music, holiday sing-alongs, a visit ...

Santa Cruz leaders say downtown high-rises would ease housing costs. Activists call the plan 'out of character' for the laid-back beach town and are fighting new construction.