The tsunami threat prompted organizers to postpone a surfing contest at Santa Cruz’s legendary Steamer Lane near Lighthouse Point, where more than 100 surfers were supposed to compete this weekend.

The tsunami advisory prompted the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk to close for the day. Beaches and marinas up and down the coast were evacuated. In San Mateo County, two fishermen had to be rescued.

SANTA CRUZ – Millions of people come to the Santa Cruz Boardwalk each year to bodysurf, enjoy the rides or simply soak up the California sun. But few of them notice the dramatic, relentless ...

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk partially reopens — but not for thrill-seekers Strolling, shopping (and salt-water taffy!) return for the first time since coronavirus shutdown ...

SANTA CRUZ — For more than 116 years, the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk has provided a certain allure for residents and tourists alike, not only through its bounty of rides, amusement park ...

SANTA CRUZ – The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk has halted operations on weekdays in January as a result of the regional stay at home order that went into effect in December, which continues the toughest ...

Waves break on Santa Cruz’s Main Beach about every eight seconds — 10,800 times per day — moving billions of grains of sand down the coast. The waves push sand up the beach at an angle.