Lookout photojournalist Kevin Painchaud spent a couple days wandering through Santa Cruz County and chatting with locals ...

From the beaches, Josh Mesa of Coyote Bait and Tackle in Morgan Hill reported a slowdown on both surf perch and striped bass ...

Rock climbers flock to the cliffs at Point Dume for some of the best climbing in Southern California. Even if you’re not scaling the rocks yourself, it’s fun to watch these daring folks defy gravity.

Rebuilding all of the destroyed section — an area the size of three NBA basketball courts perched over the open ocean — will ...

Santa Cruz Wharf is ranked #3 out of 9 things to do in Santa Cruz. See pictures and our review of Santa Cruz Wharf.

Santa Cruz celebrates the legacy of three Hawaiian princes who introduced surfing to the Western Hemisphere 140 years ago with a special exhibit and ceremonial paddle out.

The Santa Cruz Wharf, built in 1914, was 2,745 feet long before the winter storm. It was supported by more than 4,400 pilings — 70-foot Douglas fir beams driven about 20 feet into the ocean floor.

Santa Cruz police need the public's help in identifying two people who were seen seemingly taking a wharf plaque. Police said the images of the two alleged culprits were emailed to them through ...

Santa Cruz is famous for its surf breaks. But for the last three years, winter storms and massive waves have eroded the road and cliffs. The reverence for waves runs so deep that it’s helping shape ...

For the first time in 52 years, the annual Wharf to Wharf Race will not begin at the traditional starting line in front of ...

Santa Cruz County’s coastline isn’t just a place to surf or stroll — it’s a stage for some of the best seafood dining ...

Monterey City Council unanimously approved a local ordinance to cut the number of sidewalk vendors near Old Fisherman's Wharf ...