After three years nestled away on Lincoln Street in downtown Santa Cruz, across the street from the recently shuttered Cafe GSC or Cafe Gratitude, vintage clothing shop, Cat’s Meow, will clos… ...

It’s easy to get lured into the convenience of shopping malls and online outlets during the holidays. Instead, consider doing the obligatory shopping at a destination like Santa Cruz. With three ...

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. — The Forever 21 in the Cooperhouse Shopping Center in downtown Santa Cruz is closing. The store has been in business for 12 years and will permanently close on Jan. 31, 2025.

In other words, the longer you wait to see Santa Cruz, the less of it there will be. Here’s a look at 17 things a visitor can do in and around Santa Cruz, all of which I’ve tried in recent months.

The Forever 21 in the Cooperhouse Shopping Center in downtown Santa Cruz is closing. The store has been in business for 12 years and will permanently close on Jan. 31, 2025.

That morning, Bookshop had a ribbon-cutting ceremony and grand opening for its brand-new UC Santa Cruz Slug Shop, which now hosts a thoughtfully curated collection of UC Santa Cruz-themed clothing, ...

“O’Neill Surf Shop will continue to offer the world’s best wetsuits and all of your other beach and streetwear needs at our other store locations on 41st Ave. in Capitola, at the Santa Cruz ...