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'The jewel of Santa Cruz' is a casual beach district with restaurants, surfing, and beach cottages

When thinking of Santa Cruz, you likely imagine surfers or the boardwalk. If you go a little farther, you'll find a ...
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Between Santa Cruz And Monterey Is California's Rare Tent-Only Campground With Ocean Bluff Views

This tent-only campground on a bluff above the ocean is located between the popular destinations of Santa Cruz and Monterey, ...

Cause of death for swimmer found in Santa Cruz County beach revealed by coroner

Erica Fox disappeared on December 21 after a shark attack was suspected during a group swim off Lovers Point in Pacific Grove ...

Santa Cruz residents venture outdoors despite hazardous beach conditions

Santa Cruz locals are enjoying the fresh air after storms, even as hazardous conditions persist along the coastline.

Mountain lion tracks found near beach trail north of Santa Cruz

Two sets of mountain lion tracks were found along a beach trail near Davenport in Santa Cruz County Wednesday, Cal Fire’s San ...

Santa Cruz Co.: Update: Sheriff Probes Connection Beween Body On Beach And Lost Swimmer

Investigators are looking for a connection between a body found Saturday on the north side of Monterey Bay and the disappearance of a swimmer on the opposite side of the bay six days earlier, ...

Body found on beach in Santa Cruz County north of site where shark was spotted, officials say

The Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office said it was investigating, citing a recent shark attack and a missing swimmer, Erica Fox, 55, who disappeared on Dec. 21 near Lover's Point in Pacific Grove.