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This classic Northern California beach town finally has a hotel worthy of its stunning location.

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End Summer Right with the Best Bay Area Day Trips for Every Day of the Week

Outdoor Adventures

New Cotoni-Coast National Monument in Santa Cruz Opens This Weekend for Hiking + Biking

Outdoor Adventures

Beach bonfire season is officially on in the Bay Area.

Travel

Escape to the beach at Santa Cruz's stylishly refreshed (but still affordable) Hotel Paradox

Getaways

Modern Guide to Santa Cruz: Beach Eats, Surf Style + Breweries on Tap

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10 Rad New Things to Check Out in Santa Cruz

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The Explorer’s Guide to Santa Cruz

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Must Have: Vintage Electric's New Cruz Bike

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Escape From SF: The Redwood Treehouse

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A Santa Cruz Sunset Nuptial

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The Ultimate Sunday Hike: Wilder Ranch Santa Cruz

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Five NorCal Piers Worth a Walk

Five Reasons to Escape to Santa Cruz in Winter

Soar Over Santa Cruz this Weekend

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