While taking a plane to get where you need to go can be timely and convenient, nothing beats the unexpected beauty you ...

The best way to get around Santa Cruz is by a combination of driving ... all on your own time. For a scenic drive, head to Highway 1 and drive north to San Francisco or south to Monterey.

Hikers and trail runners in California can now explore miles of new scenic trails in the Santa Cruz Mountains, thanks to a ...

CHP Santa Cruz and Santa Cruz County Roads staff are warning people about multiple closures because of flooding. CHP Santa ...

Big Basin Redwoods State Park, near Santa Cruz ... can take a four-mile scenic loop that includes portions of the Skyline-to-Sea Trail, Meteor Trail and Middle Ridge Road, returning by the ...