Bun Bun offers two dining periods, with a kitchen break inbetween, and during the earlier one customers might order from the ...

In the last year, newer operators have also emerged in Santa Barbara, Carpinteria, and their posh neighbor, Montecito. With ...

Long a cultural melting pot and a hub for artists, the 400-year-old city is riding a new surge in popularity. Here's the scoop on where to stay, what to eat and drink, the best hikes to plan, and more ...

If you are planning a trip with grandparents, it can be difficult to find a vacation destination that works for all ages.

Claudia Sternbach updates readers on her life as a widow, 17 months after she lost her husband, Michael, to a fast-moving ...

The Hello Kitty Cafe opened July 11 as Valley Fair continues to bring new stores and different businesses into its $1.1 billion expansion. The mall is planning to open 25 new stores and restaurants in ...

The city of Santa Cruz Planning and Community Development Department is seeking public feedback about a proposed addition to ...

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

Santa Cruz is trying to make a better first impression on visitors, right as they enter the city coming off Highway 17 and onto Ocean Street. Local artists are designing and creating the ocean street ...

Natural Bridges State Beach is ranked #7 out of 9 things to do in Santa Cruz. See pictures and our review of Natural Bridges State Beach.