The Coast Diaries State Park sit a short distance from Santa Cruz and are the ideal destination for those who like their ...

From Santa Cruz’s Main Beach, it’s a spectacular 12-mile coast ... you’ll find some of the best mountain biking on the West Coast. Santa Cruz Mountain Bikes is based here, Ibis Mountain ...

Navigate backward to interact with the calendar and select a date. Press the question mark key to get the keyboard shortcuts for changing dates. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk $25 $500+ ...

The best time to visit Santa Cruz is from September through November when the summer tourists have returned home, leaving a bit more room on the beaches, walking paths and other attractions.

It’s Thursday, and I’m at the midpoint of the 2.5-mile Old Cove Landing Trail in Santa Cruz’s Wilder Ranch State Park, standing directly underneath the mouth of Fern Grotto Beach’s sea cave.

Take a drive from Santa Cruz to San Francisco and see all the best beaches and state parks along the famous Highway 1.