Santa Cruz Island isn’t easy to get to but the hearty travelers who make it are rewarded with a distinctive landscape off the California coast.

Santa Cruz is famous for its surf breaks. But for the last three years, winter storms and massive waves have eroded the road and cliffs. The reverence for waves runs so deep that it’s helping shape ...

Kayakers paddle inside a sea cave during a tour on Santa Cruz Island off the California coast on Monday, May 5, 2025. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG) ...

Mike Yardley describes his adventures on Santa Cruz Island in the Galapagos.

Looking for a coastal location that's off the beaten path? This state park close to downtown Santa Cruz offers stunning views ...

Where to eat in Tenerife, from rustic hillside spots to Michelin-starred Japanese restaurants There was a time when dining ...

From classics to surprising thrillers, these are the best beach movies that seaside cinema has to offer. Whether it's warm ...

The extinct flightless pigeon has captured imaginations for over 400 years. Experts and artists are now revealing how much we have distorted what the dodo was really like.

La Palma, not to be confused with the Majorcan capital Palma, is a small island with forested landscapes, narrow cobbled streets and glistening turquoise ocean.

Members of the local surf community and lovers of Santa Cruz history gathered at the mouth of San Lorenzo River on Main Beach ...

El Chato Tortoise Reserve (Santa Cruz Island) is ranked #5 out of 12 things to do in Galapagos Islands. See pictures and our review of El Chato Tortoise Reserve (Santa Cruz Island).

Lake Tahoe boating tragedy: Big waves, cold water, strong winds created deadly conditions Capsized bowrider believed to be worst boating accident in California since 2019 Santa Cruz Island dive ...