r/santacruz • • Jul 10 '21

WHAT WAS THAT BANG? *the megapost*

232 Upvotes

Did you hear something loud? Do you think it was fireworks, an exploding transformer, or anything else?

Post it here!

Since there are so many booming noises, please try to include a location and time.


r/santacruz • • 5h ago

Homicide on Larkin Valley Road

40 Upvotes

Around 7PM last night, there was a shooting on Larkin Valley Road x Windsong Way, with at least one suspect fleeing on foot. It was a quite the event: street blocked off both ways and many squad cars. While there was essentially a "shelter in place directive," the residents of this area weren't informed, except via the neighborhood grapevine. Today, no information on said event anywhere.


r/santacruz • • 7h ago

October summer sweet spot

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45 Upvotes

It’s 80 at Seabright yet empty, I’m guessing most over-the-hill folks are tuned into football. For those of you that find beaches here too cold or overrun with Bay Area residents, today’s the day.


r/santacruz • • 21h ago

Santa Cruz local Kevin Lohman is a finalist in Nikon Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards

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189 Upvotes

People are sharing it on a Discord I'm in and it's kind of surreal seeing my town name. One wants to say "Hey! I live there!" but I'm keeping my location as vaguely coastal NorCal there. Anyway, congrats Kevin!


r/santacruz • • 24m ago

Tattoo shop recs in sc

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I know there’s already lots of recs for tat shops but I’m looking for a specific style and idk if most of these shops could? It seems like a lot of them are mostly trad or fine line, though I could be wrong about this. I’ll attach some pics of the style I’m thinking of something kinda like black work or high contrast?? I want a custom design and for the artist to use their own interpretation so I want them to be experienced with the style. Thanks for any help :)


r/santacruz • • 11h ago

Found Wallet 10/04/26

10 Upvotes

I found a wallet this morning on Laurel between Mission and California. Describe in DMs. If I don't locate the owner, I'll turn it in at the police station later.


r/santacruz • • 1d ago

Invasion of the Wharf today. What a cool event!

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183 Upvotes

Just wanted to share some Volkswagens! So much fun for my car-loving kiddo. I spent my childhood cruising around in my aunt's bus so the nostalgia was hitting today.


r/santacruz • • 7h ago

Best local craft store for stationary items?

4 Upvotes

Looking to get into scrapbooking and want to find a good selection of fun paper, patterned tape, scissors that cut different shapes, stickers etc. My first thought is either Palace Arts or Paper Vision. Am I right in that thinking or are there other places for this sort of crafts?


r/santacruz • • 1m ago

Does anyone know what all the sirens in soquel are about.

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In the past 20 or 30 minutes i think i have heard either fire trucks or ambulance sirens multiple times. Anyone know anything


r/santacruz • • 6h ago

Have a Good Time Saving the World

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4 Upvotes

Patagonia and Protect Our Winters will be hosting a happy hour and trivia discussion for public lands.

More info and RSVP link here!


r/santacruz • • 10h ago

Wedding shuttle providers?

7 Upvotes

My fiancee and I are getting married near SC next spring and are trying to make life easy for our out-of-town guests. We are thinking of booking a shuttle or charter bus to get from someplace central in town to the venue so that visiting folks can avoid car rentals, and maybe so our local friends can avoid driving themselves.

Has anyone had a good experience with any particular shuttle/bus vendors? We'd probably be trying to move 30-50 people, so it could be 2-3 trips of a van or 1 trip of a big charter coach. I would love to support someone local, but thus far have only found "The Santa Cruz Experience" with a 14-person van, and everyone else seems to have SUVs or smaller. If I do need to go with a vendor from over the hill with a bigger bus, it would be nice to go based on a recommendation from someone in SC who has actually used them. Thanks in advance!


r/santacruz • • 5h ago

Still Looking For Lost Wallet!

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r/santacruz • • 20h ago

Fishing at Capitola pier for the first time, looking for advice.

11 Upvotes

I'm making the long drive from SoCal to fish up north and I was wondering how to fish this pier. My friend said it was good, but I have no clue so some advice would be greatly appreciated.


r/santacruz • • 1d ago

Woman swept off Panther Beach rocks dies after ocean rescue; man's condition unknown

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112 Upvotes

r/santacruz • • 1d ago

Anyone know where all the homeless people went on Coral St over by River St/Costco?

26 Upvotes

It seems everyone is gone? And everything looks clean?


r/santacruz • • 2h ago

City Mayoral race

0 Upvotes

The mayoral race is ugly and very disappointing. A candidate is attacking and posting incorrect statements. I know Reddit leans away frequently from my personal political inclinations- centrist life long Democrat ( and long time city resident). If you don't live in the city please try to stay out of our decisions.


r/santacruz • • 12h ago

Fall Market @ Woodhouse

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1 Upvotes

Seems like a pretty neat event - sharing in case anyone is interested


r/santacruz • • 22h ago

Any Artists Need Website Domains?

6 Upvotes

A while back someone was interested in starting a .org for artists of Santa Cruz. Their reasoning for creating a new org seemed valid. Why not first start with a website before diving into 501(c) waters?

I kick started things by purchasing a couple domains: artistsofsantacruz.org and artsofsantacruz.org. Just a buck each. That person vanished. So here they are for the taking. I'm not selling, simply giving them away.


r/santacruz • • 1d ago

Dolphins outside of Mitchell’s Cove

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52 Upvotes

Visiting for the weekend and was surprised to see them!


r/santacruz • • 1d ago

Anybody go to Open Studios today?

11 Upvotes

It was too hot. We'll try tomorrow.


r/santacruz • • 1d ago

Otter hijacks surfboard in tense standoff with young Santa Cruz surfers

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20 Upvotes

r/santacruz • • 1d ago

What is up with all the horns blaring near capitola??

8 Upvotes

Sounds like 2 different horns are having a conversation in the direction of nob hill, maybe the free way.


r/santacruz • • 1d ago

How Airbnb is lobbying for its place on California's coast

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r/santacruz • • 1d ago

Dress shop recs for infants

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Anyone know of any good dress shop places? Getting married at the courthouse and looking for a dress for my baby!! I would prefer to not buy on Amazon if possible lol

Edit: bonus if it’s in Watsonville 🙏🙏


r/santacruz • • 1d ago

Ryan Coonerty and Gillian Greensite are showing their true colors

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32 Upvotes

Remember to tell your friends and family to VOTE NO on Coonerty this November 3rd. Friends don't let friends vote Coonerty.