Nestled amongst the expansive fields of strawberries and rolling hills covered in apple orchards and vineyards is Watsonville, a city brimming with character, culture, and community spirit.
The laid-back beach town of Santa Cruz, with its epic wave breaks and pavement playgrounds, is home to a deeply rooted, vibrant surf and skate culture.
Free concerts and movies by the beach, music in the park, and more, are waiting to take a spot on your summer schedule!
Santa Cruz County isn’t just a paradise for surfers and nature lovers; it’s also a haven for music aficionados!
Santa Cruz County is a special little slice of the California coast. Dig deeper into the area with us.
Seasoned art enthusiast or a newcomer to the scene, Open Studios offers a unique opportunity to connect with artists, witness their creative processes, and purchase art directly from the source.
With an average of 262 days of sunshine each year in Santa Cruz County, artists, makers, and vendors of all kinds come together often to share their goods under the open sky.
Lined with grand Victorian homes, vintage streetlamps, and a wondrous tree canopy, Walnut Avenue in downtown Santa Cruz is a visual treat any time of year.
Santa Cruz is home to a vibrant community of artists, creators, and makers who open up their private studio spaces to the public once a year to share the beauty of their artistic endeavors.
One of the greatest joys in exploring a new place is stumbling upon a beautiful piece of public art. Local murals, sculptures, and mosaics showcase the artistic and cultural flavor
The buzz continues in Abbott Square, a dynamic plaza and marketplace that’s enlivened already vibrant Downtown Santa Cruz…
Everyone loves tasting the local cuisine when they visit somewhere new. Vacation, after all, is the perfect excuse to indulge and sample the variety of food and beverages a region