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.

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.

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.

Patriotic pizzazz will reign at locations across the region July 4, with fireworks adding sparkle to festivities at the Queen ...

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.

Things To Do These 4 popular California beaches are just a drive from Sacramento. ... Santa Cruz has plenty of beaches where you can cool down over the summer months.

April 6 — Bowers Museum, Santa Ana: 11-3. The Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival at the Bowers Museum’s Key Courtyard will feature live performances, face painting and snacks. 11 a.m.-3 p.m ...