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.

A variety of baitfish bloom within the bay, including vast schools of anchovy, sardine, mackerel, jacksmelt and squid. The ...

SANTA CRUZ — Growing up a budding cinephile in Santa Cruz worked out well for Nick Gordon. His father would frequently take him to see films ranging from the 1922 silent classic “Nosferatu ...