With rugged beauty and consistent waves, Santa Cruz is a surfer’s paradise. Here’s where and when to get your board in the ocean, and how to respect the marine wildlife.

Whether it's your first time behind the wheel of a Winnebago or you already know how to plan a successful RV trip, Santa Cruz ...

You can also stop in to the Santa Cruz Surfing Museum along your stroll, which is stationed inside the Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse. Recent travelers and locals said West Cliff Drive is a must-do.

California State Parks will continue burning piles throughout Santa Cruz and San Mateo counties to alleviate forest health.

Nearly 1,000 acres of redwood forest in the Santa Cruz Mountains will be permanently protected from development and future logging thanks to an unusual partnership between a Palo Alto land trust ...