the nature-worshiping, fun-loving adventurer’s guide
Million-dollar views from a campground overlooking the bay.
A sweet three-minute video by Michael Horn.
North Coast kiters paradise with surfing benefits.
If you want to splash in pristine waters this summer, head to Sunny Cove, Pleasure Point, Sunset State Beach, or Lighthouse State Beach (better known by its nickname, Its Beach).
Dive on in, ocean lovers. These 10 beaches scored high marks on the Natural Resources Defense Council's annual water survey.
Five ways to stay cool in a Santa Cruz heat wave.
Possibly the ultimate Santa Cruz beach.
Save Our Shores looks to everyday efforts by citizens to keep neighborhood beaches pristine—and maybe help identify their next campaign.
Dramatic beauty an hour away.
The magic and power of waves and rocks.
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