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Santa Cruz, CA
17Events this week
2Free things to do
90New spots
95New stories

● Checked this morning, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Santa Cruz

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 17 events, day by day →

Boardwalk Fall Campout

Friday 4pm · Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Yoga on the Beach!

Saturday 10:30am · Seabright Beach

Scrumptious Fish & Chips

Saturday 11:45am · Humble Sea Brewing Co.

Rick Walker

Saturday 4pm · The CAYUGA STAGE

Santa Cruz around the pier swim

Sunday 8:30am · Santa Cruz Wharf · Free

New in Santa Cruz

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Arrow Beauty Bar

Beauty

Santa Cruz style fix: When your bangs, brows, or skin need a reset, Arrow Beauty Bar handles it with precision and zero pretension.

arrowbeautybar.com ↗

Ivéta Downtown

Restaurants

Cozy Italian vibes: Whether you want weekend brunch with their famous scones and Italian coffee or a laid back dinner of pizzas, pastas, and a good glass from the wine bar, Ivéta Downtown nails the cozy bistro vibe with patio people-watching and a menu that fits date night or easy catch-ups.

iveta.com ↗

Parish Publick House | Westside Santa Cruz

Nightlife

Hidden gem for locals: Parish Publick House | Westside Santa Cruz nails that friendly, pubby sweet spot with a big beer lineup, wings and burgers that actually satisfy, pool when you need a break from conversation, and live music nights that make Tuesdays feel like Fridays.

theparishpublick.com ↗

Santa Cruz’s best businesses

Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

The restaurants, shops, and services the newsletter recommends, all in one place — every listing checked, and paid pins marked every time.

Browse Santa Cruz’s best →

Most read in Santa Cruz

The five stories Santa Cruz readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. Santa Cruz fences off Coral Street sidewalks, initially citing wrong law

    The City of Santa Cruz has begun fencing off a large portion of sidewalk along Coral Street, an area long used by unhoused residents.

    Full story at lookout.co ↗

  2. How Growing Up Between 2 Santa Cruz Homes Shaped ‘Severance’ Star Adam Scott’s Journey to Hollywood

    Adam Scott, star of "Severance" and "Parks and Recreation," has spoken about his childhood in Santa Cruz, CA, where his parents divorced when he was 5 years old.

    Full story at yahoo.com ↗

  3. San Andreas Fault Slipping Much Faster Than Thought, SJSU Study Finds

    A study by San Jose State University has revealed that the San Andreas Fault is slipping at a much faster rate than previously estimated, contradicting assumptions of a slower southern segment.

    Full story at us.headtopics.com ↗

  4. Lookout PM: Santa Cruz's Ashtyn Davis takes shot with 49ers; dispelling downtown doom narrative

    Lookout PM: Downtown Santa Cruz is booming, dispelling the perception of a lack of activity in downtown Santa Cruz, with new businesses opening, vacant vacancies falling and millions of visitors.

    Full story at lookout.co ↗

  5. Man Living in Tent Above Scotts Valley Confesses to Setting Hillside Fires

    A man living in a tent near Highway 17 in Scotts Valley, California, has been arrested on arson charges after admitting to intentionally setting fires.

    Full story at hoodline.com ↗

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