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.

Big cities like Los Angeles and San Francisco tend to steal the spotlight in the Golden State, but many of California’s most ...

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 ...

SANTA CRUZ — West Cliff Drive is not a typical neighborhood thoroughfare. High above the glittering blue waters of Monterey Bay, where surfers and seals bob in the waves, the small two-lane road ...