The Santa Cruz Surfing Museum overlooks one of the most renowned surfing spots in Santa Cruz – Steamer Lane. Along with historic surfing photographs and boards, the museum features a bevy of ...

Santa Cruz is an incredibly popular destination for surfers of all levels, and multiple surf schools offer classes every day of the week here. Walking along Santa Cruz’s East or West Cliff Drive ...

Every time a massive swell is forecast, Santa Cruz’s hard-charging, big wave surfer Alessandro “Alo” Slebir can hardly contain himself.

and wind up at the Santa Cruz Surfing Museum. Guests can even access complimentary beach cruisers to explore the area on ...

Sam surfed Hawaiian style, on a Santa Cruz redwood surfboard. He won Hawaiian surfing championships in 1928 and 1932. The ...

With rugged beauty and consistent waves, Santa Cruz is a surfer’s paradise. Here’s where and when to get your board in the ocean, and how to respect the marine wildlife.

You can also stop in to the Santa Cruz Surfing Museum along your stroll, which is stationed inside the Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse. Recent travelers and locals said West Cliff Drive is a must-do.

No matter what season you plan to visit, you'll find an extraordinary schedule of special San Francisco and Santa Cruz events and things to do including surfing contests, surf film premieres ...