Visiting Southern California’s archipelago takes planning and an adventurous spirit, but it’s worth the effort.

The east end of Santa Cruz Island, including Scorpion Valley and all areas west of Montañon Ridge, will be open Friday, authorities said.

It’s an intimidating and austere environment, a cliff island ... Santa Cruz provided grazing for both cattle and sheep in more recent history. Visitors can explore some of that past at the ...

There are so many things to do in Santa Cruz; it just might be our favorite city in the state! With miles and miles of beautiful beaches, a buzzing downtown, plenty of tourist hotspots, and plenty of ...