With the weekend nearly here, check out Wallace Baine’s Best 9 recommendations for things to do around Santa Cruz County via Lookout’s BOLO events calendar.

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.

Santa Cruz County comes alive this week with a vibrant mix of live music spanning from jazz, folk, rock, country and pop.

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 ...

U.S. News has identified top hotels in Santa Cruz by taking into account amenities, ... Best Hotels with Free Parking in Santa Cruz, CA for 2025. Hotels ranked on industry awards, ...

The Sentinel Editorial Board lists the best news events in Santa Cruz County in 2023. Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 58°F. Friday, June 20th 2025 e-Edition. Home Page.