About Santa Cruz, CA

Known for a moderate climate, Santa Cruz is located about 70 miles south of San Francisco. Home to the University of California at Santa Cruz, the city is known for social activism, and beautiful and diverse parks and beaches. Downtown boasts an eclectic mix of arts and culture, as well as a large selection of locally owned retail shops.

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Featured Articles

Food
Walnut Avenue Café

Santa Cruz Restaurants, Farmers' Markets Fork Over Sustainable, Local Cuisine
Outdoors
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Mountains, Beaches, Wine and Skateboards Make For a Never-Dull City
Attractions
Santa Cruz Public Art Committee

Santa Cruz Celebrates Surfing, Symphony and Shakespeare

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Farmers Market

Top 10 Farmers Markets

We've gone a pick'n and came back with a healthy list of our favorite Farmers Markets. Take a gander at some of the best places to get homegrown goodness and have a bit of fun. Oh, and we gave you one extra, cause that's what a good farmer would do.