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This 1930s Fisherman's Cottage in Santa Cruz Once Served as a 'Dirty Harry' Film Set — Now, It's Been Reimagined for Contemporary Coastal Living

Chroma design studio and McGriff Architects layered this iconic weekend retreat with fine craftsmanship, plenty of local lore and painterly shades of blue

Santa Cruz, CA · 3d

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The best things I ate and drank in Santa Cruz County in October

As I compiled my list of the best things I ate in October in Santa Cruz County, one commonality jumped out at me: passion. Though the cuisines range from Japanese and Thai to American, each dish was the result of focus and care to achieve an apex of creation, be it ribs, sushi, hot chicken or roasted duck.

Santa Cruz County, CA · 1d
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Is Duarte’s Tavern In Pescadero Still Worth The Coastal Drive For Pie And Artichoke Soup?

Highway 1 has a way of tempting drivers to keep rolling past every small town. In Pescadero, one old dining room has been asking people to pull over since 1894. Its claims to fame are a green artichoke soup that once won over a TV host and a slice of berry pie that people plan whole trips around. The big question is simple: does the legend still hold up today?

Pescadero, CA · 2d
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The Sweetest Spots in Santa Cruz County

Santa Cruz County has plenty of ways to satisfy a sweet tooth, and some of its most beloved local businesses have spent decades perfecting the art. Whether it’s an ice cream cone after a day at the beach, a freshly baked doughnut to start the morning, or a box of handcrafted chocolates for a special occasion, these local favorites bring sweetness to the everyday lives of residents and visitors alike. Across the county, generations-old favorites and inventive local makers offer everything from old-fashioned classics to imaginative confections that are almost too beautiful to eat. In this guide, we’re exploring nine of Santa Cruz County’s sweetest spots, highlighting the signature treats, unexpected creations, and local traditions that make each one worth seeking out.

Santa Cruz County, CA · 1d
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Phil’s Fish Market & Eatery Up for Sale

But with Phil DiGirolamo and his eponymous seafood destination, it applies, and in more ways than one. There’s the legend of the cioppino, which drew massive lines at the original Moss Landing location, and still packs in the peeps after Phil’s moved to the heart of Castroville. There’s...

Castroville, CA · 1d

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Lookout tasted 11 pumpkin pies in Santa Cruz County. These two are the best.

Every fall, while Americans argue over the best way to cook turkey, the real star of Thanksgiving sits quietly on the dessert table, waiting to be smothered in whipped cream. For many, stuffing a wedge of pumpkin pie or three down your pie hole is an essential part of the third Thursday in November. More pumpkin pies than poultry are eaten during this culinary holiday — 50 million pies versus a mere 46 million turkeys. While some consider a confection made from squash controversial, pumpkin pie fans far outweigh the naysayers. It’s the most popular holiday pie, beating out apple and pecan by double digits.

Santa Cruz County, CA · 2d

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Shop These 5 California Butcher Shops for Better Meat That Costs Less Than the Grocery Store

Sometimes the best steak you will ever cook comes from a small shop you almost drove right past. Across California, neighborhood butchers are quietly selling fresher, tastier meat for less than the big grocery chains charge. It feels like finding a secret that your wallet and your dinner plate will...

Sacramento, CA · 2d

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Six Flags Reaches $11.2 Million Settlement Over Hidden Processing Fees — Here’s Who Qualifies for a Payout

California residents who purchased tickets online for Knott’s Berry Farm or California’s Great America are entitled to cash payments

California · 1d

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Con Azucar Does Viral Treats With Mexican Amor

Nov. 10, 2026—Owner Dania Alvarez was blown away by the response to the opening of Con Azúcar Café (“with sugar” in Spanish) in Santa Cruz this past weekend. For weeks, people had been knocking on the door to ask when it would open. On soft-opening day, a line stretched down the block, including people who traveled from Watsonville.

Santa Cruz, CA · 1d

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South San Jose's Raptor Fest Returns With Free Falconry Shows, Wildlife Booths

Birds of prey are set to take over Rancho San Vicente in South San Jose on November 14, as Santa Clara County Parks and the Peninsula Open Space Trust team up for Raptor Fest, a free celebration running from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event features a sit-and-listen educational presentation by Master Falconer Kenny Elvin, with a flight demonstration possible depending on conditions, and booths from a roster of Bay Area wildlife nonprofits.

San Jose, CA · 2d

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The 2026 Lookout List: Food & Drink Experiences

Fans say the Buttery still makes “the best carrot cake in the county” after all these years, along with “the most creative, beautiful, delicious cakes” and chocolate cakes made with real chocolate. It’s “up for doing almost anything cake-wise,” one wrote. Voters say...

Santa Cruz, CA · 1d

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Rare sea turtle sighting caught on camera off California coast

Sharp-eyed whale watchers were treated to a rare olive ridley sea turtle sighting off the coast of Monterey Bay on Saturday. Morgan Quimby, a photographer with Monterey Bay Whale Watch, captured the close encounter during a 9 a.m. trip. Olive ridleys are among the more abundant sea turtle species on the planet, yet they remain […]

Monterey Bay, CA · 15h

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Lily Belli on Food: Pumpkin pie taste test; Salty Otter closes its doors; celebration time at Tanuki Cider

Welcome to Lily Belli on Food, a weekly food-focused newsletter from Lookout’s food and drink correspondent, Lily Belli. Keep reading for the latest local food news for Santa Cruz County – plus a few fun odds and ends from my own life and around the web. Check out all of my food and drink coverage here.

Santa Cruz County, CA · 1d

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East San Jose Residents Demand More Say Over Reid-Hillview Airport's Fate

Residents near Reid-Hillview Airport in East San Jose say they want a bigger role in deciding what happens to the property as Santa Clara County continues working toward the small airfield's eventual closure. A new report highlights their push for more input into the site's future, even as the timeline for shutting the airport down remains years out.

San Jose, CA · 12h

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Holiday Art Festival is Nov. 21-22 in Aromas

This year’s traditional Holiday Art Festival will be hosted by the Aromas Hills Artisans Nov. 21-22 from 10am-4pm in the Aromas Grange. The 100-year-old plus building will be open to the public and filled with handmade art for sale. The Aromas Grange is located at 361 Rose Ave. in...

Aromas, CA · 1d

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The Tiny California Restaurant That Hungry Locals Happily Drive Hours Just To Reach

There are restaurants you stumble into by accident, and then there are restaurants people plan their entire weekends around, and Carnitas Michoacán in Gilroy, California, is very much the second kind. Nobody drives two hours for food they feel neutral about. That’s just not how humans work. When...

Gilroy, CA · 4d

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Custom Jewelry Design at BoldJewelers

Did you know that BoldJewelers in Downtown Monterey offers custom jewelry design? We create beautiful, one-of-a-kind rings, pendants, necklaces, bracelets, and other personalized pieces. These make beautiful gifts for the holidays, or for any special occasion. Talk with Our Designer. All our custom jewelry is created in-house by our jewelry...

Monterey, CA · 1d

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Alvarado Street Brewery unveils its 'forever home'

A new chapter for one of Monterey County's business success stories begins this weekend with the grand opening of Alvarado Street Brewery's new 32,000-square-foot facility in Castroville, a major expansion the brewery is calling its "forever home." The brewery, which owner and head brewer JC Hill started as a homebrew operation less than 20 years ago, is moving the bulk of its beer production and packaging to Castroville, where the operations will share space with a new tasting room. "This is our new forever home where we will make the vast majority of our beer," said Hill during an interview earlier this week. Known as "The Plant," the new facility will become the company's primary production facility and headquarters. The new location will be Alvarado Street Brewery's largest in the Monterey Bay area. Its production facility on Dayton Street in Salinas has largely wound down, Hill said, yet the tasting room there remains in operation. Alvarado Street Brewery & Bistro located in the Carmel Plaza, showcases some of the brewery's more experimental and German-forward beers. Its scenic location with an Art Deco interior in downtown Salinas, was last year rebranded Alvarado Street Brewery Taproom. Located in the heart of downtown

Castroville, CA · 5d