Guide to Retreat & Meditation Centers close to home

ramed by sparkling blue waters, towering redwoods and foggy mountainside, it makes the ideal location for a spiritual retreat. From yoga to Vipassana, the area offers a multitude of ways to get grounded and reconnect through growth—both personal and spiritual—of heart, body and mind. There are even free options for both yoga classes and meditation […]

Parks & Recreation in Watsonville

One by one, Santa Cruz County’s beaches are becoming off limits to off-leash dogs. The penalties for disobeying leash laws in these “No Paw Zones” can be up to $300, and Animal Control is stepping up enforcement efforts around the County. With fewer safe outdoor spaces for dogs to exercise, play and socialize, it’s becoming […]

Watsonville Craft Breweries & Taprooms

Come for the beach and the redwoods, stay for the beer and the company. In recent years, several breweries and taprooms have been sprouting up all over Santa Cruz County, and we’re certainly not complaining. They each have their own unique style and ambiance, but they do have a couple of things in common: they […]