This Weekend in Santa Cruz & Capitola - 1/9/26 - 1/11/26
Discover what’s happening this weekend in Santa Cruz and Capitola, from local events and art to cozy cafés, coastal walks, and slow winter wandering by the sea.
This Weekend in Santa Cruz & Capitola
Art nights, ocean air, and the kind of plans that don’t rush you.
A Winter Garden in Balance
A winter garden doesn’t have to be bare. Explore how to design symmetrical raised beds in Santa Cruz with winter vegetables and herbs that nourish both your table and your sense of calm.
This Weekend in Santa Cruz: Holiday Glow, Market Wandering, and Coastal Cheer
Looking for things to do in Santa Cruz this weekend? Discover holiday events, local makers markets, farmers markets, and festive happenings around town. From downtown holiday lights to winter produce and coastal strolls, this weekend guide highlights the best seasonal events in Santa Cruz.
My New Local Loves in Santa Cruz
Discover my favorite local spots in Santa Cruz, from cozy coffee shops and charming bakeries to beachside boutiques, farmers markets, and breathtaking sunset views. After moving from San Francisco, these are the places that have already become part of my everyday rhythm — plus a look at what I still miss from the city and what I’m more than happy to leave behind.
From Fog City to Salt Air: A Love Letter to Starting Over
Stepping from the fog-draped streets of San Francisco into the sunlit calm of Santa Cruz, I’m learning how it feels to trade city rush for coastal ease. This personal reflection explores the emotional and aesthetic shift of moving from SF to the beach, what I’ve left behind, what I’m embracing, and the unexpected beauty of starting over by the sea.
Where to Escape the Holiday Chaos in San Francisco
Discover San Francisco’s most luxurious hidden bars and lounges to escape the holiday chaos. From velvet speakeasies to moody hideaways, these five SF spots are where calm meets cocktail.
Long Weekend Havana: North Beach’s Secret Escape Beneath a 1920s Bank
Discover The Long Weekend Havana in North Beach — a 1920s bank turned cocktail escape with a lively Havana bar upstairs and a secret vault lounge below.
What’s Happening This Weekend in San Francisco - October 24 – 26, 2025 | Your Guide to the City’s Most Exciting Fall Events
Discover the best things to do in San Francisco this weekend, October 24–26 2025! From the Diwali Festival of Lights and the North Beach Halloween Night Market to a rooftop day party at Via Hotel and the iconic Sandcastle Classic, here’s your luxe city guide for fall events, music, and nightlife.
🖤 What’s Happening This Weekend in San Francisco (Oct 10 – 12)
October in San Francisco hits different — jet trails over the Bay, tacos on the street, and music in the air. This weekend, Fleet Week roars back, the city’s best block parties light up downtown, and the vibes are pure California gold.
✨ What’s Going On in SF This Weekend (Oct 3–5, 2025)
There’s something electric in the air in San Francisco this weekend. Between deep acoustic guitars echoing in Golden Gate Park and music spilling from Castro Street corners, the city becomes its own symphony. Hardly Strictly returns like a ritual — one where strangers become companions for a set, and melodies become shared memories.
What’s Happening in San Francisco This Weekend (Sept 19-21, 2025)
Discover the best things to do in San Francisco this weekend, September 19–21, 2025. From Portola Music Festival at Pier 80 to Flower Piano, Oktoberfest, and the Greek Festival, here’s your ultimate SF weekend guide.