Surfers, scientists and city officials agree Santa Cruz beaches have lost a lot of sand. Some worry it could change surf ...

There are loads of places to see a stunning sunset in Santa Cruz, but trust us, you want to check out the one locals say is best.

Surf-fueled erosion at Lighthouse Point was lit by warm sunlight during a recent afternoon as a surfer made their way to the water for a session at Steamer Lane in Santa Cruz. Lighthouse Point has ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Of all the things we can plan and prepare for, Mother Nature is beyond our control, and that’s part of what makes the good days so ...

SANTA CRUZ — Friends and family of Bob “Doc” Scott gathered at Lighthouse Point in Santa Cruz on Monday for a memorial paddle out in honor of the legendary surfer and mentor. Scott, who died in March ...

A surfer slides past Lighthouse Point on a recent morning as purple ice plant flowers hang from the cliff. The ice plant (Carpobrotus edulis) is a coastal succulent shrub native to South Africa, where ...

Of all the things we can plan and prepare for, Mother Nature is beyond our control and that’s part of what makes the good days so sweet. On a recent trip to Santa Cruz, a place I have often visited ...