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Santa Cruz brunch spots offer delectable, leisurely meals
Advertising Feature: This article is not produced by the newsroom. It is editorially independent of both the newsroom and any one advertiser. Thereâs something so indulgent about brunch. The mid-morning to early afternoon meal is somehow a license for us to relax, slow down and savor the day. Nobody blinks if you sip a mimosa or Bloody Mary before noon, menus tend to brim with versatile choices ranging from elegant omelets to hearty steak frites and treating yourself to dessert is an expected ritual. Then, should you decide youâd like a nap after, well, thatâs just fine with the world. With...
Santa Clara restaurant a beloved fixture for residents, sports fans
At Wicked Chicken, owner Matthew McClean said it's all about the spice. The beloved local restaurant has been serving up mouth-watering wings for nearly 30 years, making it a staple for residents and students alike.McClean, who began his journey as a cook at the establishment when it was still known as "Cluck You Chicken," has since evolved into a proud proprietor. "The first day they opened I ate here four times. I loved the food. The food hasn't changed. The name has changed, but the food hasn't changed," McClean said, highlighting his passion for the cuisine that has kept customers coming back.Located...
âExperimental and fresh art sceneâ in Santa Cruz
Advertising Feature: This article is not produced by the newsroom. It is editorially independent of both the newsroom and any one advertiser. In Santa Cruz, art is as core to the culture as the famous surf breaks. Whether itâs a downtown gallery showcasing local contemporary artists, a working collective in a huge historic building or the many brilliant murals that adorn the cityâs walls, Santa Cruz is redefining what it means to be an arts destination while maintaining the distinct vibe befitting a bohemian beach town. âI like to say edgy and unconventional,â said Terri Steinmann, board president and interim administrative manager of the Santa Cruz Art League, which was founded in 1919. For nearly 40 years, the art center was the steward of a life-size wax replication of Leonardo da Vinciâs âLast Supperâ that became an international tourist attraction.
Discover Santa Cruzâs rich natural beauty, history
Advertising Feature: This article is not produced by the newsroom. It is editorially independent of both the newsroom and any one advertiser. From the shoreline of Monterey Bay to the peaks of the Santa Cruz Mountains, Santa Cruz is rich with natural beauty, and its diverse plant, animal and human communities have lured visitors from the Bay Area and around the world. On your next visit, get to know the coastal region more deeply by paying a visit to the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History. Known by the life-size gray whale statue that rests near its entrance between Tyrrell Park and Seabright Beach, the museum has exhibits that cover the geology of the region, its First Peoples, its variety of habitats and local marine life. The Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History was the first museum in the coastal town, dating to 1904 with the founding collection of Santa Cruz lighthouse keeper and naturalist, Laura Hecox. Born in Santa Cruz after her parents had traveled overland from Illinois, she was interested in the natural sciences since childhood.
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