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.
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.