Join us for our free Waves and Wildlife Exhibit! Our winning and runner-up photos will be displayed at the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center during the First Friday [...]

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Join us for our free Waves and Wildlife Exhibit! Our winning and runner-up photos will be displayed at the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center during the First Friday Art Walk. Photographers submitted over 200 of their best shots from state marine protected areas along the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary to our Waves and Wildlife competition. The top photos will be displayed in our free exhibit throughout July. The goal of this contest is to raise awareness and appreciation of our local marine protected areas by highlighting these locations and the amazing wildlife and ecosystems within them. Our winning and runner-up photos will be displayed along with educational information on our local marine protected areas. Everyone is welcome! We will have Discretion Brewing beer, but keep in mind that this is a BYOC (bring your own cup) event! Parking will be very limited, biking and walking are highly encouraged. This event is co-hosted with the Santa Cruz Marine Protected Area Collaborative Network. Winning photo by Michael Langhans of a harbor seal at Point Lobos.

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center
35 Pacific Avenue
Santa Cruz, CA 95062

806.632.1321

http://saveourshores.org/

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6 (Friday) 5:00 pm - 31 (Tuesday) 8:00 pm

18jul5:00 pm- 9:00 pmCAPITOLA SUMMER TWILIGHT CONCERT

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Bring chairs, jackets, a picnic supper and the family to enjoy live music from the Joint Chiefs (R and B, Funk, Soul and Blues) and enjoy the sunset. Esplanade [...]

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Bring chairs, jackets, a picnic supper and the family to enjoy live music from the Joint Chiefs (R and B, Funk, Soul and Blues) and enjoy the sunset.

Esplanade Park
Esplanade
Capitola, CA 95010

831.475.7300

www.cityofcapitola.org

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(Wednesday) 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

19jul6:30 pm- 9:00 pmFAMILY MOVIE NIGHT: DESPICABLE ME 3

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Join us for free family-friendly movie nights under the stars at the plaza at the Heart of Soquel Park. Low back chairs, blankets and jackets recommended. No alcohol, please. Come [...]

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Join us for free family-friendly movie nights under the stars at the plaza at the Heart of Soquel Park. Low back chairs, blankets and jackets recommended. No alcohol, please. Come early and bring a picnic to enjoy, or partake in some light fare provided by some of the neighboring restaurants.

Heart of Soquel Park
4740 Soquel Drive
Soquel, CA 95073

831.454.2200

www.scparks.com

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(Thursday) 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

21jul6:00 am- 7:00 pm20TH ANNUAL SANTA CRUZ MOUNTAINS CHALLENGE

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If you like bicycling on mountain roads through redwood forests, sign up for the 20th annual Santa Cruz Mountains Challenge, a road bike event. This fundraiser for the Santa Cruz [...]

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If you like bicycling on mountain roads through redwood forests, sign up for the 20th annual Santa Cruz Mountains Challenge, a road bike event. This fundraiser for the Santa Cruz County Cycling Club offers four routes – 35, 101, 75 and 45 miles, with elevation gains ranging from 3,500 to 13,500 feet. Start from Baskin School of Engineering. Fantastic food and friendly volunteers! Register on our website.

UCSC
1156 High Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95064

831.462.4884

www.santacruzmountainschallenge.com

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(Saturday) 6:00 am - 7:00 pm

21jul6:00 pm- 10:00 pm"Great Highway" screening in Santa Cruz, CA

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"Great Highway" will have it's first screening in Santa Cruz, CA on July 21st at the Rio Theater! We want to PACK the place! Sponsors include O'Neill Wet Suits, Off [...]

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“Great Highway” will have it’s first screening in Santa Cruz, CA on July 21st at the Rio Theater! We want to PACK the place! Sponsors include O’Neill Wet Suits, Off the Lip Radio Show, Shark Stewards, Waves Not Plastic, and the O’Neill Odyssey. Come join us!!
Tickets: https://greathighwaymovie.brownpapertickets.com

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(Saturday) 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

22jul8:30 am- 3:00 pm46TH ANNUAL WHARF TO WHARF RACE

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The annual 6-mile, scenic, seaside run from Santa Cruz to Capitola-by-the-Sea is widely acclaimed "The best little road race in California". The Wharf to Wharf is the biggest summer event [...]

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The annual 6-mile, scenic, seaside run from Santa Cruz to Capitola-by-the-Sea is widely acclaimed “The best little road race in California”. The Wharf to Wharf is the biggest summer event of its kind on the West Coast. It is highlighted in running publications as one of the top races in America, is broadcast live on radio and aired on local cable television. Registration is limited so sign up early! The race route is lined with fans, bands and all kinds of great fun! Come to Santa Cruz and cheer them on!

Race begins at Municipal Wharf

Santa Cruz, CA 95060

http://wharftowharf.com/

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(Sunday) 8:30 am - 3:00 pm

27jul5:30 pm- 9:00 pmCrafted in Santa Cruz Summer Block Party

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On Friday, July 27 vendors will be selling one-of-a-kind goods and eats that are made right here in Santa Cruz but with a twist. Our vendors will be working with [...]

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On Friday, July 27 vendors will be selling one-of-a-kind goods and eats that are made right here in Santa Cruz but with a twist. Our vendors will be working with other local businesses to make truly unique Santa Cruz collaborations.

Must register and RSVP on Eventbrite – $1 at the door.
(A portion of the entrance fee goes to Gravity Water)

Vendors include:
Venus Spirits, Gordo Gustavos, Haut Surf Shop, New Bohemia Brewing Co, MÄKSĒ BAR, Chuy Santa Cruz, Kinderwood Farms, Something To Taste, Elliott Bliss, Rogue Pye by Artisan Hand Food, Burn Hot Sauce, CACOCO, BEE HAPPY TODAY and more TBA!

A percentage of beer sales will be donated to the Coastal Watershed Council.

Sound by JBQAV
Media Sponsor – Santa Cruz Waves
Thank you to our sponsors:
Sleepless Media, City of Santa Cruz Economic Development Office, Santa Cruz County Bank, NextSpace Coworking + Innovation, Launch Brigade, Visit Santa Cruz, UC Santa Cruz, Troy Hinds Realtor.

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(Friday) 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm

27jul6:30 pm- 8:30 pmSUP SHACK FULL MOON PADDLE

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Paddle into the sunset and watch the moon rise. Enjoy a guided tour around the harbor and have the SUP Shack crew take you to the best spots to see [...]

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Paddle into the sunset and watch the moon rise. Enjoy a guided tour around the harbor and have the SUP Shack crew take you to the best spots to see the sunset and the moon rise.

SUP Shack
2214 East Cliff Drive
Santa Cruz, CA 95062

831.464.7467

https://www.supshacksantacruz.com/

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(Friday) 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm