the nature-worshiping, fun-loving adventurer’s guide
Six swimming holes and beach-swims near Santa Cruz that let you work in some exercise.
Miles of empty beach in either direction.
A 2.5-mile bike and pedestrian path skirting the cliffs.
Support local art! Marine organisms paint a new blue for Santa Cruz seas
'Cause everyone likes to play in the sand.
Three of the five dirtiest cleanup sites were in San Lorenzo Valley. Not cool.
The Natural Resources Defense Council's annual water quality report on America's beaches shows some surprises from Santa Cruz County beaches.
Every year the Natural Resources Defense Council issues its Testing the Waters report. These beaches scored the highest in Santa Cruz County for water quality.
Fancy a fire on the beach? Where to roast your weenies near crashing waves.
The Santa Cruz Warriors traded in their jerseys for bright yellow “I [heart] Clean Beaches” shirts Saturday.
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