Spicy pizza at East End Gastropub offered for Santa Cruz Pizza Week

Slices of Santa Cruz Pizza Week

There is a moment, somewhere between the oven and the table, when pizza is at its most powerful. The box warms your hands as you carry it to your car. The scent escapes in...
Child getting face paint at Santa Cruz Kids Day downtown

Kids Rule Downtown

Santa Cruz Kids Day transforms downtown into a free, family-friendly celebration with music, games and hands-on activities for kids of all ages.
Spicy pizza at East End Gastropub offered for Santa Cruz Pizza Week

Slices of Santa Cruz Pizza Week

There is a moment, somewhere between the oven and the table, when pizza is at its most powerful. The box warms your hands as you carry it to your car. The scent escapes in...
Child getting face paint at Santa Cruz Kids Day downtown

Kids Rule Downtown

Santa Cruz Kids Day transforms downtown into a free, family-friendly celebration with music, games and hands-on activities for kids of all ages.
Singer-songwriter Karla Bonoff holding an acoustic guitar

Things to do in Santa Cruz

Singer-songwriter Karla Bonoff brings her warm, melodic songwriting and timeless folk-pop sound to Felton Music Hall, performing beloved songs that have resonated across generations. Saturday 8pm
Milkshakes with whipped cream and toppings at Cruz Room Santa Cruz

Super Tasty

The Cruz Room brings together award-winning pizza, milkshakes, live music and arcade energy in one of Santa Cruz’s most inventive new dining spots.
Shrimp noodle salad with jalapeños herbs and vegetables at Super Noodle Capitola

Un-Pho-Gettable

Super Noodle in Capitola delivers rich, satisfying pho and Vietnamese favorites, built on a deeply flavorful broth and fresh ingredients.
Milkshakes with whipped cream and toppings at Cruz Room Santa Cruz

Super Tasty

The Cruz Room brings together award-winning pizza, milkshakes, live music and arcade energy in one of Santa Cruz’s most inventive new dining spots.
Shrimp noodle salad with jalapeños herbs and vegetables at Super Noodle Capitola

Un-Pho-Gettable

Super Noodle in Capitola delivers rich, satisfying pho and Vietnamese favorites, built on a deeply flavorful broth and fresh ingredients.

The Healing of Kat Moss

Kat at the Catalyst
Children on airplane beginning family trip to Asia

The Editor’s Desk

Is parenting stuck in routine? Brad Kava explores the power of travel as real education for kids—plus a look at Kids Day, local food, wellness, and community news.
fingers typing on a vintage typewriter

Letters

From coastal access and Earth Day reflections to local development and community concerns, Santa Cruz readers weigh in with letters and online comments.
Children on airplane beginning family trip to Asia

The Editor’s Desk

Is parenting stuck in routine? Brad Kava explores the power of travel as real education for kids—plus a look at Kids Day, local food, wellness, and community news.
fingers typing on a vintage typewriter

Letters

From coastal access and Earth Day reflections to local development and community concerns, Santa Cruz readers weigh in with letters and online comments.
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