This year’s Fair will celebrate 50 years of mycological exploration since the inaugural event in 1974. The 2024 celebration will be at the London Nelson Community Center and feature hundreds of fascinating species from the area, uniquely displayed in a re-created woodland habitat. This unique Santa Cruz tradition will offer three days of fun, demonstrations, […]
This year’s Fair will celebrate 50 years of mycological exploration since the inaugural event in 1974. The 2024 celebration will be at the London Nelson Community Center and feature hundreds of fascinating species from the area, uniquely displayed in a re-created woodland habitat. This unique Santa Cruz tradition will offer three days of fun, demonstrations, […]
The Santa Cruz Antique Faire is on the 2nd Sunday of every month from 8am-6pm. Vendors offer an eclectic blend of antiques and unique items, vintage clothing, collectibles and more! Visit the Antique Faire on Lincoln Street between Pacific and Cedar.
Cheer on your Santa Cruz Warriors, the most advanced players in the world outside of the NBA as they compete against the Texas Legends in a 3,200 seat facility near the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. The Warriors also announced that all home games will have a giveaway for at least the first 1,000 fans in […]
California King Tides are coming to the shores of Santa Cruz County this winter! These naturally occurring and predictable events are when the highest and lowest tides hit our shores and create an even more dramatic coastline. At high tide, the powerful waves often crash against seawalls and extend beyond their usual natural borders. The […]
Attention chowder lovers! Taste the best at the 43rd Annual Clam Chowder Cook-Off! Sample chowder from Amateur Chefs on Saturday, followed by Professional Chefs on Sunday. Both days feature Boston and Manhattan Clam Chowder, and you can help pick a winner each day. Rain or Shine! Tasting kit proceeds benefit Santa Cruz Parks & Recreation.
Welcome to the Surfer’s Path 10k & 5k. This event covers a portion of the epic Surfer’s Path Half Marathon course. The distance is reduced but the scenery remains breathtaking! Participants are treated to beach front and bluff views of the Monterey Bay along the majestic Santa Cruz County coastline. You travel the Surfer’s Path, […]
Welcome to the Surfer’s Path 10k & 5k. This event covers a portion of the epic Surfer’s Path Half Marathon course. The distance is reduced but the scenery remains breathtaking! Participants are treated to beach front and bluff views of the Monterey Bay along the majestic Santa Cruz County coastline. You travel the Surfer’s Path, […]
Docent-led tours of the Elkhorn Slough Reserve are every Saturday AND Sunday, at 10 am and 11 am. Tours are on a first-come, first-serve basis – visitors may sign up at the Visitor Center front desk, or call ahead the morning of using the phone number below. The Docent will craft a walk that meets […]
Welcome to the 51st season of the Santa Cruz Baroque Festival, a celebration of the rich tapestry of Baroque music. This season will include enchanting performances led by our Artist-in-Residence, Jörg Reddin. Maistro Reddin is a distinguished Baroque organist, vocalist, and conductor who holds J. S. Bach’s old job in Arnstadt, Germany.
Cheer on your Santa Cruz Warriors, the most advanced players in the world outside of the NBA as they compete against the Iowa Wolves in a 3,200 seat facility near the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. The Warriors also announced that all home games will have a giveaway for at least the first 1,000 fans in […]
Santa Cruz is known near and far for its surfing legacy, but there is another water sport that finds a niche on our coast, with a similarly devoted following. Sailboats dot the waves almost as frequently as surf boards here, benefiting from the tides and currents that make this beach town so special. So it […]
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