Beer Thirty celebrates 12 years with a Soquel beer festival as its family of local taphouses expands with live music, poolside events and new dining plans.
Brothers Joel and Brayden Estby built 11th Hour Coffee into a Santa Cruz gathering place fueled by creative drinks, housemade food and community connection.
The Monterey Bay Salmon and Trout Project marks 50 years of protecting threatened coho salmon and steelhead with an Aug. 1 anniversary fundraiser in Watsonville.
The Alley-Oop brings moody New York cocktail-lounge style to downtown Santa Cruz, pairing classic drinks with small plates and late-night date-night atmosphere.
Alfaro Family Vineyards’ 2025 “A” Estate Chardonnay offers bright pear, apple and white peach flavors, while a summer reception pairs local wine with photography.
The Hotel Bar debuts its food menu in downtown Santa Cruz, while Inoa Poke brings Hawaiian-style bowls and a local film series explores plant-based eating.
Mark C. Anderson visits Bad Animal in Santa Cruz, where Chef Nick Hahn’s market-driven menu turns seasonal appetizers into bold, shareable flavor experiences.
Andrew Steingrube checks in with Solaire Restaurant & Bar at Hotel Paradox, where a revamped menu, local partnerships and poolside energy are giving the restaurant a new identity.
