An intrepid visitor to Its Beach in Santa Cruz braves the chilly temperature of the Pacific and large crashing waves west of Lighthouse Point.

The Santa Cruz Police Department confirmed on its social media page that it received a call around 2:13 p.m. about a body that was discovered at the popular West Cliff Drive destination. Related ...

But how exactly did Santa Cruz become the surfing mecca that it is today? How has it evolved over time? That story is told in ...

Jorge Romero slides down a glassy wave at Its Beach last week as perfect conditions existed for body boarding. The sport is alternatively called boogie boarding – a term coined by Tom Morey who ...

Santa Cruz, California, is a coastal city located in Northern California. Known for its beautiful beaches, laid-back ...

One of the entrances to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk in California, Sept. 15, 2022. What once felt like a quirky California pit stop is now a popular getaway destination.

Santa Cruz Main Beach is also known as Boardwalk Beach since it stretches the length of the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.In the summer, it's one of the busiest beaches in Santa Cruz thanks to its ...

A surf-town playground, mellow Santa Cruz takes the edge off urban angst and allows people to slow down. But inland Santa Cruz is often eclipsed by its sexier, sandier side, even though the ...

The Seacliff State Beach pier is set to be demolished after recent severe storms in January caused damage to the pier, campground and seawall, California State Parks announced Feb. 16.