Santa Cruz is a mid-sized town located at the north end of the Monterey Bay, on the Central Coast of California. The Santa Cruz area is notable for its natural beauty, particularly the numerous beaches and redwood forests found throughout our county. Santa Cruz is a destination for many kinds of cultural events in the Central Coast region, including music, art, and theater.
Below is a collection of links and materials intended to give you a sense of Santa Cruz and its surroundings.