Quirky Santa Cruz holds its own
Coastal city a unique destination with outdoor activities on or off the water, a lively music scene and standout food and drink options
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Coastal city a unique destination with outdoor activities on or off the water, a lively music scene and standout food and drink options
The annual Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Chili Cook-Off will be held Saturday. Tasting kits go on sale at 10 a.m. and tasting begins at 1 p.m. For $12, you get samples from six of the booths plus a People’s Choice ballot. Two types of chili will be offered: Red (con carne) and Vegetarian.
Many of the acts will be free in venues downtown Santa Cruz
From Oct. 4-7, there will be no shortage of places in Santa Cruz to go for laughs, as the Santa Cruz Comedy Festival is back in town bringing 40 comedians to 10 venues throughout the city.
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Nestled between sandy coastside beaches and dense redwood forests, the surfer-forward, student-friendly vibe of Santa Cruz can feel a world apart from many of the more