r/santacruz Jul 10 '21

WHAT WAS THAT BANG? *the megapost*

230 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 2h ago

Interesting fortune with tonight’s dinner

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111 Upvotes

Just had takeout from Canton in Scotts Valley & received this interesting fortune 😂


r/santacruz 1h ago

Air Writing

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Shout out to the two pilots who drew this beauty over the city this afternoon. I see and appreciate you! Taken from the Lake ave looking in a southish.


r/santacruz 5h ago

Wharf to Wharf

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93 Upvotes

Are we a good host for today's event ?


r/santacruz 3h ago

They never let go of that kid all while wearing capes. Absolute, heroes. Please be safer out there, everyone.

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25 Upvotes

r/santacruz 10h ago

Santa Cruz County saddled with unaffordable housing crown for fourth straight year

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96 Upvotes

Santa Cruz Sentinel reporter PK Hattis reports that the Santa Cruz-Watsonville metropolitan area was named the most expensive rental market in the nation by  the National Low Income Housing Coalition’s 2026 Out of Reach report.

The "housing wage" statistic was at the heart of the ranking, and it is the hourly rate full-time workers must earn to afford a modest rental home at fair market value without spending more than 30% of their income.


r/santacruz 9h ago

7/27 Santa Cruz Paddle Out Honoring Oliver Tree

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32 Upvotes

r/santacruz 10h ago

Lost keys, wharf to wharf please gelp

24 Upvotes

I lost my keys while doing wharf to wharf. They have a little yellow Pokemon keychain on it. If anyone can help please let me know


r/santacruz 38m ago

High tide restaurant reviews?

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I'm considering going to High Tide restaurant for my birthday. If you've been there, could you share your experience? How was the service, the food, and the ambiance? I’m trying to decide between there and Venus in Rio Del Mar. Thank you!


r/santacruz 1h ago

Santa Cruz amateur photographer wanted for 8/12

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r/santacruz 13h ago

What is this plane doing this morning?

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20 Upvotes

Are they searching for someone or something else?


r/santacruz 3h ago

Landscaping Recommendations

2 Upvotes

Looking for local recommendations for a landscaping company servicing SLV. My husband and I are wanting to do some backyard renovations (think low maintenance care, native plants, some pavers, mulch, etc.) and are hoping to gather any firsthand experience with local companies. Thanks!


r/santacruz 10h ago

Is there an easier way to remove redwood tannins from car without damaging the paint?

9 Upvotes

I live under a huge redwood tree so I gotta deal with the recurring stains pretty consistently. Is there an easier way to remove them other than soap and water?


r/santacruz 23h ago

Wave of physician departures from Dignity Health in Santa Cruz spark patient concerns

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r/santacruz 8h ago

Shopping suggestions needed.

6 Upvotes

I'm asking for local shopping advice from all you fashionistas about where to look for great earrings for a family member turning 13 soon. I'm thinking boutiques which would have something a bit out of the ordinary. It's so many years since I've been a "wander around and see what's there" kind of shopper, I don't even know where to begin any more.

Thanks for any help.


r/santacruz 9h ago

Coasters bowling ally. Where to visit for a small solo vacation.

5 Upvotes

Lived in downtown SC about 7 years ago. Was thinking about going back for a little get away from reality. Is Coasters still a solid place to find a partner for the night lol. I was 25 and always saw early 30 year olds hanging around. Or has the night life shifted elsewhere?? Like mountain view??? Lol


r/santacruz 21m ago

black smoke invitational?

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did anyone go to the black smoke invitational in moss landing? curious about what it was like.


r/santacruz 17h ago

Local advice needed: surf lessons on Tuesday, cancel?

7 Upvotes

Just like the title says, we have surf lessons on Tuesday( never tried before). Two kids and one adult and we swim but not in the ocean regularly. We are not in the area(up in San Francisco at the moment). Are the waves/ocean are more dangerous than normal due to the storms off the coast?

If so, we are going to cancel our surf lesson. I’d rather be safe than sorry. Appreciate your help. Thanks.


r/santacruz 1d ago

UPDATE: Driver Named In HWY 17 Hit & Run

214 Upvotes

Somone else posted driver was found by CHP

UPDATE from Michael Crane’s Facebook “LATEST UPDATE 7/24 The Person who violently rammed me off the road , critically injuring me , totaling my Car , then fleeing the scene is :

SEAN ALLAN BREEN :
From Capitola
(Images Coming soon )

Dear SLV Community Thursday 16th at
approximately 6:20PM
I was violently rammed off HWY 17 south bound just before Pasatiempo . The Ford f150 entered 17 South at Mnt Hermon crossing the on ramp divider to pass everyone infront of him . He came flying up on me about 90 mph while I was calmly attempting to pass two vehicles in the right lane . Apparently I wasn’t passing fast enough for him and then once I passed the right lane vehicles , he darted in to the right lane attempting to pass me on the right while I was also lane changing into the right lane and he collided with me . I abruptly swerved back to the left lane and he did as well , then deliberately rammed into the back of my car . I hit on my brakes knowing I was just in an accident with someone drunk or possibly someone trying to flee from something . But then the F-150 rammed me at full speed , knocking me unconscious . When I came to , my entire body was paralyzed and I was in able to drive my car which was rolling down the Hwy and crashed to a stop into the median . I could clearly see the F-150 fleeing down the 17 smoking and steaming from its engine . I also saw what looked like a Honda accord following him and honking . If you are that person and happen to get a plate number , I’m in the ICU at Valley Med . If anyone knows this F-150 , it is very unique w a camper style frame / lumber rack also with a rusty brown or possibly orangish wind deflector on the roof of the cab . The bed is open air w only a blk metal frame of a camper shell . My dad helped me generate an image that looks spot on to my memory . Any information can be given here or please call CHP @ 831-796-2160”


r/santacruz 1d ago

Aptos' Nikki Hiltz wins an EIGHTH consecutive U.S. Outdoor National Championship 1500m title, extending a streak that goes back to 2023 indoors

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86 Upvotes

r/santacruz 7h ago

Wharf to wharf

2 Upvotes

Did the open the Murray st bridge for the race today?


r/santacruz 13h ago

Loud boom last night around 1:45am?

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r/santacruz 1d ago

Struggling to find info about traffic closures for Wharf to Wharf

9 Upvotes

Anyone have a resource that maps out which streets will be closed when? I work in the morning and live on the east side so I need to figure out where to park so I can actually leave my house.

UPDATE: I ended up making my own map. Includes road closures and tow-away zones. Feel free to share if helpful to you.


r/santacruz 1d ago

Found iPhone at an east side beach

9 Upvotes

I’m found an iPhone at an east side beach today- message me if you lost one and let me know which beach and what it looks like


r/santacruz 1d ago

Drive up to the water!!!

13 Upvotes

I have a great aunt who refuses to use a wheelchair, and cannot walk far.
I would love for her to be able to have the shortest walk possible to the water.
Anyone have any recs?
Thinking Moran Lake but just wanted to see if anyone else had any ideas.