With rugged beauty and consistent waves, Santa Cruz is a surfer’s paradise. Here’s where and when to get your board in the ocean, and how to respect the marine wildlife.

took trips to the California Surf Museum and met with local board-makers. The result was a lineup of button-down shirts made from upcycled vintage tops patchworked together with deadstock prints ...

From iconic, historical boards, Hollywood-dusted craft, and the odd artist rendition, some surfboards have been bought, and sold, for eye-watering amounts. Others can be considered priceless. But ...

but most were charmed by the retro surf decor and especially loved the on-site restaurant, Outpost. Here again the hotel stays true to its location, serving up California cuisine made from local ...