Nightlife and Entertainment

For the week of July 2-July 9: The Rev. Horton Heat preaches the gospel of psychobilly at the Catalyst, the Red Elvises import Siberian surf-rock to Moe's Alley and Robben Ford keeps the blues alive at Kuumbwa. Also: Taj & Adowa at Don Quixote's, Mike Ness at the Catalyst, Night Sweat at the Fog Bank, Harry and the Hit Men at the Crepe Place, Birds Fled From Me at Monterey Live, Rare Earth at the Boardwalk and Ryan Montbleau at Moe's Alley.

Santa Cruz News

Top stories from a range of local newspapers, including Metro Santa Cruz, the Santa Cruz Sentinel and the Watsonville Register-Pajaronian, as well as Santa Cruz headlines from regional publications like the San Francisco Chronicle and Modesto Bee. Also: Reports from Santa Cruz-area radio and television stations, including KNTV (NBC11) and KCBS5.

Accommodations in Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz offers every imaginable level of accommodation, from vacation bungalows and beach cottages to corporate retreat facilities. For the frugal traveler, motels throughout town range from budget-conscious to beachside cabin style, while luxury hotels and inns perch above the sea and await down redwood-shaded lanes. · University Inn · West Cliff Inn · Santa Cruz Beach Inn · Comfort Inn · Seascape Resort

Santa Cruz Area Attractions

Built to be the Coney Island of the West, the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk boasts an arcade, rides and fun-food galore. From here, visitors might hop aboard the narrow-gauge Big Trees & Pacific Railway to wind through the redwoods, or take a surfing lesson. Santa Cruz has world-renowned surf spots in Steamer Lane and Pleasure Point. Campers, rock climbers, hikers and bikers all eventually find their way to Santa Cruz's state parks and beaches.

Dining in Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz offers everything from casual fish and chips on the wharf to gourmet world-class fare—and yet jeans are always appropriate. In this casual atmosphere, ethnic and California cuisines mingle with an emphasis on fresh seafood and local organic ingredients. Downtown Santa Cruz alone offers an astounding array of casual and upscale dining, from taquerias to sushi bars and gourmet restaurants. Capitola-by-the-Sea is another destination for serious foodies. And the area's Farmers Markets are a surprisingly entertaining place to dine alfresco and enjoy the local bounty.

Santa Cruz Real Estate

Buy Santa Cruz real estate, search Santa Cruz apartments, find a Santa Cruz roommate. Or, buy a home in one of these many Santa Cruz area neighborhoods: Bonny Doon, Davenport, Felton, Larkin Valley, Live Oak, Rio del Mar, Seacliff.